Check any car's history by VIN before you buy
Salvage titles, auction photos and damage, theft records and market value — in one report, in about a minute.
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Always check before you buy
Problems like these are often hidden from buyers. The report shows what the records say.
Find salvage title brands
Cars written off after an accident or flood are often sold with a salvage title. Sellers do not always mention it.
- Salvage, flood and rebuilt brands
- Title type from auction sale documents
- Where the brand was recorded
Example data
Your report in 3 steps
- 1
Enter the VIN
Type the 17-character VIN from the car or its papers.
- 2
See the car for free
We decode the VIN and show you the vehicle details.
- 3
Get the full report
Salvage titles, auction photos and damage, theft records and market value in about a minute.
Who checks a VIN
Buying from a private seller
Private sellers may not know, or may not tell you, about a salvage title or past damage.
Buying from a dealer
Double-check the dealer's history report and look for records it might not show.
Buying at auction or online
When you can't inspect the car in person, the records are your best look at its past.
Frequently asked questions
Check a car now
The VIN is on the dashboard by the windshield, on the driver's door jamb, or on the title.