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VIN Lookup & Vehicle History

Enter a 17-character Vehicle Identification Number to decode vehicle specs, check for open recalls, and get a private-sale bill of sale with an optional full history report.

17 alphanumeric characters. Letters I, O, and Q are not used in VINs.

What you get

Free — NHTSA Decode
  • Year, make, model, body style
  • Engine, fuel type, drive type
  • Manufacturer and assembly plant
  • Open recall check
Premium — Full History
  • Title status and brands
  • Accident and damage records
  • Odometer history
  • Theft records

How it works

  1. 1Enter the 17-character VIN from the dashboard, door jamb, or title.
  2. 2We decode the VIN using NHTSA data and check for open recalls — free.
  3. 3Optionally upgrade to Premium for a full vehicle history report and bill of sale.

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Trusted by private vehicle sellers nationwide

45% faster sale

Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.

Source: Experian / AutoCheck

$4,000 avg loss

NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.

Source: NHTSA

17.5M private sales/yr

About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.

Source: Cox Automotive 2024

1 in 3 buyers

Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.

Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)

$60–$85 mobile notary

Mobile notary visit minimums run $60–$85 — higher on weekends, plus per-mile travel fees. State-formatted documents skip the trip.

Source: Thumbtack / NNA