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  • NMVTIS National Motor Vehicle Title Information Systems
  • NHTSA
  • J.D. Power
  • NVS - National Vehicle Service

Why Buyers Choose VINsmart Over Other Vehicle History Reports

VINsmart provides the same critical data used by dealers, banks, and insurance companies without the inflated pricing or hidden subscription traps you may find with other providers.

Since 2012, we've helped over 10,000 drivers avoid buying problematic vehicles with our transparent, accurate, and affordable vehicle history reports.

VINsmart vs. Other Providers

VINsmart
Carfax
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Single Report Price
$9.95
$44.99
$27.99/month or
$31.99 for a single report
Uses NMVTIS Data
Title & Brand History Included
Accident / Salvage / Total Loss History
Odometer Readings & Rollback Check
Open Recall Information
Subscription Required?
(but heavily pushed)
Pricing Transparency
Very Clear
Clear
Unclear
Refund / Guarantee
Money-back guarantee
Limited buyback guarantee
Case-by-case
Official NMVTIS Provider?
Year Established
2012
1984
2020
Mobile App Available?

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Each VINsmart vehicle history report checks:

Title History

Title History

Get current and historical title data and DMV registration dates.
Vehicle Value

Vehicle Value

Review value reports that include up-to-date retail, trade-in, and loan values.
Safety Recalls

Safety Recalls

Discover past and present recalls and receive alerts when new recalls are issued.
Prior Damage & Salvage Check

Prior Damage & Salvage Check

Data from multiple sources reveal if your vehicle is flood-damaged, junked, or salvaged.
Title Concerns

Title Concerns

Our reports have a 68-point check on brand concerns, including altered odometers, reported vandalism, and fire damage.
Lien & Lease Check

Lien & Lease Check

Correcting a lien can be time consuming and costly. We scan national lien & lease databases to check for a clear vehicle title.

VINsmart empowers your decision-making with comprehensive vehicle reports.

Whether you're buying a car or selling a vehicle you don't know much about, completing a VIN lookup with VINsmart can give you the information you need to make a smart call with our comprehensive vehicle history reports. With a VIN search, you can learn more about the car, its history, applicable liens, and more. Get official title data from NMVTIS and official valuation data from J.D. Power. No activation or monthly subscriptions required.

VINsmart is an NMVTIS approved data provider

Buying a used car without a vehicle history report could mean driving an unsafe vehicle and one that could cost you thousands in repairs. To provide you with the most accurate vehicle history data, we partner with government agencies, non-profit organizations, and other industry-leading data providers:

  • (NMVTIS) National Motor Vehicle Title Information System
  • (J.D. Power) J.D. Power
  • (NHTSA) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • (NVS) National Vehicle Service
$9.95 per report

Discounts for multiple reports

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We don't want to gas ourselves up or toot our own horn — but our customers are really raving about us!

“I recently bought a used car after owning my Honda for one month shy of a decade. It was time for an upgrade! I found VINsmart through a quick search and did a VIN check or a few, it quickly told me the history of the car and guided me to the correct purchase. I couldn’t be more happy with my new ride!”
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Tyler Rood
“I purchased a vin smart vehicle history report on a used car I was going to buy, and it showed me the odometer reading for each time it was registered. The older odometer reading was high, and the recent reading was low. I contacted vin smart support, and they notified me that it could be an odometer rollback! That saved me!!! This service is priceless.”
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Todd Floyd
“I ran reports for 3 cars I was looking to buy, so I was able to choose the best option. The report was able to show me any issues it had in the past and if it still had some issues. I was able to make my car purchase without fear with this report.”
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John Werner
“As a small town dealer I was looking for a carfax alternative that was half the cost but provided my customers with the same reliable data. The vinsmart team has been awesome at providing me volume pricing and quick support through live chat. ”
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Laura Gordon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a VINsmart vehicle history report?
There’s a lot that can go wrong with a used car and sometimes the person selling may not be forthcoming about issues. Behind the sleek metal of the body lies the potential for so many unseen problems. From flood damage to odometer rollbacks, major engine rebuilds to accidents, just by looking at the car how can you know?
Carrying out a car VIN lookup with VINsmart can give you that information and so much more. Knowledge about vehicle history isn’t just power, it can mean the difference between safety and harm.
What are the pricing options?
VINsmart prices:

Do I have to register for an account to get a vehicle history report?
No, you can simply enter your VIN and credit card information as a guest. It is recommended that you register for an account if multiple vehicle history reporta are needed.
How can I apply for a refund?
If for any reason, a report we deliver does not have information from the NMVTIS database, we will gladly issue a credit towards your next vehicle history report, or refund your money, no questions asked. PLEASE NOTE: Canadian VINs, and chassis/incomplete vans or trucks will NOT contain valuation information.
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VINsmart Dealers Program

Looking for vehicle history reports in volume? You've come to the right place. We offer bulk pricing for vehicle history, value, and dealer VIN lookups. Our program offers:
  • Competitive pricing
  • Official NMVTIS data
  • NMVTIS compliance for California AB 1215
  • No activation or subscription fees
  • No minimum volume
  • and more benefits
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