Every auction car has a past. Read it before you buy.
184,836 vehicles from US auto auctions with photos, damage and odometer records. Check a VIN for free — then get the full HistoryVinCars report for $4.99.
01What the full report adds
Sample report →One dossier per VIN
Every auction record and every source in one printable document with a permanent link.
Odometer check
Readings from each sale on a timeline, with a flag when the mileage goes down.
Risk score
Our own indicator from flood, fire, frame, theft and other auction records.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the model and year.
Crash ratings and specs
NCAP star ratings, factory specification and safety equipment by VIN.
Market value
What similar cars were valued at in recent US auctions.
03How it works
Enter the VIN
Or the auction lot number.
See the free record
All photos, damage, odometer and sale details on the vehicle page.
Get the full report
One payment, a permanent link, no subscription.
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06Questions
Is this a Carfax report?
No. HistoryVinCars reports are our own. They are built from our archive of US auction records and from public US government data (NHTSA, EPA). They do not contain Carfax or AutoCheck data.
Which cars are covered?
Cars, SUVs, pickups and motorcycles that were offered at auto auctions in the United States. For a VIN that is not in our archive we still decode the factory data for free.
What if the report has little data?
Before you pay, the report page shows how many auction records and odometer readings we hold for the VIN. If a paid report cannot be delivered, we refund it in full.
How do I get the report?
Right after payment the report opens on the site, and the link is sent to your e-mail. The link keeps working.