Same data sources. Same comprehensive reports. 90% less. Get accident history, title records, odometer verification, market value, and more for $4.99 instead of $44.99.
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See exactly how VinItel stacks up against Carfax, AutoCheck, and CarVertical. Same data, fraction of the price.
| Feature | VinItel | Carfax | AutoCheck | CarVertical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Report | $4.99 | $44.99 | $24.99 | $14.99 |
| Accident History | ||||
| Title & Brand Check | ||||
| Odometer Verification | ||||
| Ownership History | Limited | |||
| Market Valuation | ||||
| Lien & Theft Check | ||||
| NHTSA Recalls | ||||
| Auction Records |
Comparison based on publicly available pricing and feature sets as of 2026. Prices reflect single-report purchases.
Thousands of car shoppers and dealers have made the switch. Here are the three biggest reasons.
Carfax charges $44.99 for a single report. VinItel reports start at $4.99 and draw from similar regulated data sources. For shoppers comparing multiple vehicles, the savings add up — checking 5 vehicles costs $224.95 on Carfax versus $24.95 on VinItel.
VinItel reports include market valuations, lien and theft checks, and auction records with sale prices and damage photos. We aggregate data from NMVTIS-approved providers and NHTSA, plus licensed commercial data feeds.
Carfax pushes a $99.99 subscription for 6 reports. With VinItel, you buy exactly what you need — 1 report for $4.99, 3 reports for $10.99, or 20 reports for $49.99. No recurring charges, no auto-renewals, no commitment.
The vehicle history industry relies on a small number of regulated, centralized data sources. The most important is NMVTIS (National Motor Vehicle Title Information System), a federally mandated database that every state is required to report to. When a vehicle is titled, branded as salvage, reported stolen, or has an odometer discrepancy, that information goes into NMVTIS — and every approved data provider accesses the same records.
VinItel also aggregates data from NHTSA public databases (recalls, complaints, crash test ratings) and licensed commercial feeds for market valuations, lien/theft checks, and auction records.
The difference is price. VinItel reports start at $4.99 and include market valuations, lien checks, and auction records.
Most car shoppers check 3 to 5 vehicles before making a decision. Here is what that costs.
1 Vehicle
You Save
$40.00
3 Vehicles
You Save
$123.98
5 Vehicles
You Save
$200.00
Checking 3 vehicles? You would pay $134.97 on Carfax. With VinItel, just $10.99 for the 3-Pack Bundle. That is a savings of over $120 — and you get more data points per report.
Common questions from people comparing VinItel to Carfax.
Both VinItel and Carfax source core vehicle-history data from NMVTIS-approved providers. NMVTIS is a federally mandated system that every state reports title and brand information to. VinItel additionally includes market valuations, lien checks, and auction sale prices.
The foundation of any vehicle history report is NMVTIS, a federally regulated system. VinItel accesses NMVTIS data through licensed NMVTIS-approved providers. We also use NHTSA public data for recalls, complaints, and safety ratings, plus licensed commercial feeds for market valuations and lien/theft checks.
Yes. Our Dealer Plan includes 20 reports for $49.99 — that is about $2.50 per report. Dealers checking 20 vehicles would pay $899.80 on Carfax at single-report pricing.
Yes. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all purchases. If you are not satisfied with the depth or accuracy of a report, contact us for a full refund — no questions asked.
Enter any VIN to get a free preview of available data. See what we have before you buy. Full reports start at just $4.99 — 90% less than Carfax.
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