A complete vehicle history report by VIN, for one flat price.

A car history report is a compiled record of everything that has been officially reported about a specific vehicle across its life. Rather than trusting a seller's word or a clean exterior, a report lets you verify the recorded facts before you commit. Each VerifyVINs report can include the following sections, depending on what records exist for the VIN:

• Title brands. Salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood, and hail brands, with the jurisdiction and date the brand was applied.
• Accident and damage history. Reported collisions and damage events, including severity where the source provides it.
• Odometer readings. Mileage readings recorded over time, with rollback and discrepancy flags when readings conflict.
• Salvage auctions and theft. Salvage auction activity and active theft records from participating databases.
• Ownership history. Number of prior owners and registration history by jurisdiction.
• Open safety recalls. Manufacturer safety recalls that remain unrepaired, drawn from national recall data.

A title brand is an official designation placed on a vehicle's title by a state agency to warn future buyers that the vehicle once suffered significant damage or had an unusual history. Brands are the single most important thing to catch before buying used:

• Salvage. The vehicle was declared a total loss by an insurer — the cost to repair exceeded a percentage of its value.
• Rebuilt / Reconstructed. A previously salvaged vehicle that was repaired and re-inspected for road use. Quality of repair varies widely.
• Flood / Water damage. The vehicle was damaged by water, often from a hurricane or flood. Electrical and corrosion problems may surface later.
• Junk. The vehicle is intended for parts or scrap only and is generally not legal to drive.

A branded title permanently follows the vehicle, even across state lines. Some sellers attempt to "wash" a brand by retitling in another state, but a history report that shows the original brand event can expose the attempt.

Every VerifyVINs report is a single flat $9.99 purchase. There is no account to create, no subscription to remember to cancel, and no tiered pricing that gates the important records behind a higher plan. You see the same comprehensive report whether it is your first lookup or your fiftieth.

Payment is processed securely through Stripe; VerifyVINs never sees or stores your full card details. After checkout your report is delivered electronically and is yours to read or download.

VerifyVINs is not affiliated with Carfax, AutoCheck, or any vehicle manufacturer. We compile records from state Departments of Motor Vehicles, insurance carriers, salvage and auction facilities, collision repair sources, and national safety recall databases into a single clear report. If a seller hands you a report from one provider, running an independent check through VerifyVINs can surface records the other report missed.

A used car report is most valuable as a decision aid at three moments:

• Before you negotiate. If the report shows a prior accident or a salvage brand, that information belongs in your price discussion. A branded or damaged vehicle is worth less than a clean one.
• Before you walk away. A report that reveals hidden flood damage, an odometer rollback, or an active theft record can save you from a purchase you would deeply regret.
• Before you commit. A clean report cannot guarantee perfection, but it reduces risk and gives you confidence that the asking price reflects the vehicle's true history.

We always recommend pairing a report with an independent pre-purchase inspection. A report captures recorded history; an inspection captures the vehicle's current condition. Learn more about our data sources and limitations on the About page.