For Car Buyers
Know What You're Buying Before You Hand Over Cash
Private-party used car sellers are not required to disclose accidents, salvage titles, odometer rollbacks, or open recalls. A VIN history report is the only way to independently verify what you're actually buying.
What Your VIN Report Includes
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Reported collisions including airbag deployments, structural damage, and insurance claims — even minor fender-benders the seller may not mention.
Flags discrepancies between mileage at inspection, registration, and service records. 1 in 10 used vehicles has a rolled-back odometer.
Salvage, rebuilt, flood, lemon law buyback, or junk titles — any of which can affect insurability, resale value, and legal ownership transfer.
NICB and NMVTIS stolen vehicle database check. Buying a stolen vehicle means losing both the car and your money — no recourse.
Unrepaired manufacturer safety recalls the seller isn't required to disclose. Buying a vehicle with an open recall transfers the safety liability to you.
Number of prior owners, rental and fleet use, states of registration — all factors that affect depreciation and long-term wear patterns.
Why Buyers Need a VIN Report — Not Just Sellers
Most VIN report services are built for sellers who want to prove their car is clean. But buyers have the most at stake. When a seller hands you a price, they already know the full history. You don't — until you run the check.
Full VIN History Report — $9
One report. One price. Everything you need to make a confident buying decision — no subscription, no upsell.
- ✅ Accidents, odometer rollback, salvage title
- ✅ Theft records and open recalls
- ✅ Ownership history (fleet, rental, private)
- ✅ Experian AutoCheck powered
- ✅ Instant PDF download
Buying a Car? Or Selling One?
| What you need | Buyer VIN Report ($9) | Seller Premium Bundle ($19) |
|---|---|---|
| Full VIN history report | ✅ | ✅ |
| Accidents, odometer, title, recalls | ✅ | ✅ |
| State-specific bill of sale | — | ✅ |
| Odometer disclosure form | — | ✅ |
| Title transfer checklist | — | ✅ |
Selling a vehicle? Get the Premium seller bundle — bill of sale + VIN report for $19 →
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a VIN check show?▾
A VIN history report reveals accident history (reported collisions, airbag deployments, structural damage), odometer readings across registration and service events (flags rollbacks), title brands (salvage, rebuilt, flood, lemon law buyback), stolen vehicle records, open manufacturer recalls, and ownership history including rental or fleet use.
Is this the same as Carfax?▾
Both Carfax and BillOfSaleNow pull vehicle history from overlapping data sources — DMV records, insurance claims databases, auction records, and NHTSA recall files. Carfax charges around $45 for a single report. BillOfSaleNow is $9. The underlying data is comparable for private-party used car purchases.
How long does it take to get the report?▾
Your VIN report is generated instantly after payment. You enter the 17-character VIN, complete the $9 checkout, and receive a downloadable PDF immediately — no waiting, no account required.
Can a VIN report miss anything?▾
Yes. Accidents settled in cash without an insurance claim, incidents in states with incomplete reporting, or damage repaired before resale may not appear. A VIN report is the most important pre-purchase tool available, but it should be paired with a pre-purchase mechanical inspection by a qualified mechanic for high-value purchases.
What is a salvage title and why does it matter?▾
A salvage title is issued when an insurance company declares a vehicle a total loss — typically when repair costs exceed 70-80% of market value. Salvage-titled vehicles can be rebuilt and re-titled as 'rebuilt' or 'reconstructed,' but are typically worth 20-40% less than clean-title equivalents and may be uninsurable at full value. A VIN report reveals salvage history even when a seller presents what looks like a clean title.
Don't buy blind. Run the check first.
$9 is less than the cost of a tank of gas. A hidden salvage title can cost you thousands.
Check This VIN — $9One-time payment · Instant PDF · No account required