Protect Yourself from Risk
Check the vehicle's available history records before you buy, so you can spot warning signs and reduce the risk of costly problems.
Check the vehicle's history by VIN and avoid costly surprises
Every car has a past — check available records before you decide, instead of discovering problems after purchase.
Why Choose VIN-Info?
VIN-Info helps you check available vehicle history records quickly and securely, so you can compare the seller's claims with recorded data before you buy.
Secure a Better Deal
Use the report data to support price negotiations or decide when to walk away.
Shortlist Cars Faster
Save time by effectively filtering offers and avoiding unnecessary test drives.
How to Check a Vehicle's History
To check a vehicle’s history, you first need to locate the 17-character VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). This number can be found on the car itself and in the vehicle registration document. It is often also listed in the sales advertisement.
With the VIN, you can see which data is available and order a vehicle history report. Depending on the records for that VIN, the report may show previous owners, accidents or damage, auction listings, mileage readings and legal/title information. This helps you assess the risk of buying a vehicle with an unclear past.
Detailed vehicle information
Check the VIN to see the available records for a vehicle — whether you're deciding to buy, in the middle of a deal, or just want to learn its history. Depending on the VIN and data sources, a report may show accident or damage history, mileage readings, legal/title status and other useful details. Available sections may include:
Vehicle History
A detailed overview of the vehicle's past, including auction history, sales records and more.
Vehicle Damage
Available information on reported collisions and damage, when such records exist.
Mileage Readings
Mileage readings from available records, helping you check for gaps or discrepancies.
Vehicle Use
Insights into the vehicle’s usage, such as whether it was used as a taxi or for other purposes.
Theft Information
Checks available theft databases for records indicating that the vehicle was reported stolen.
Archival Photos
Historical photos that provide a visual record of the vehicle over time.
Technical Data
Detailed technical specifications and information about the vehicle’s equipment options.
VIN Analysis
VIN decoding and format checks, with manufacturer details and origin data where available.
Please note that while our reports provide a detailed analysis of a vehicle's history, they depend on the availability and completeness of data from the databases we work with. As a result, not every section may be available or contain data in every report.
Check the vehicle's history before buying the car
Enter the VIN to see available report sections, then order and download the report. It may include accident or damage records, mileage readings, prior use and other data that helps you decide before buying.
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When you order a VIN report, you receive a report compiled from available records in our data sources. It helps you compare the seller’s claims with recorded history and check available stolen-vehicle databases. The VIN-Info system combines data from many sources and presents key information about the vehicle — enter the VIN to get started.
VIN Decoder
A VIN decoder reads information encoded in the vehicle's VIN. Data quality can affect how much can be decoded. In a VIN-Info report, decoder results are shown alongside history records and can help you compare the vehicle with documents and the seller's claims.