What you can check

Four ways to look up one vehicle. Each starts from its VIN or, for the plate lookup, a US license plate.

  • Vehicle history report

    The records reported for the vehicle: title brands, accidents, theft, liens, odometer readings, auctions and more, where available.

    Read more: Vehicle history report
  • Window sticker

    Window sticker data rebuilt from the vehicle's build data: factory options, packages, colors and MSRP, where available.

    Read more: Window sticker
  • License plate lookup

    Find the VIN behind a US license plate, then check its records. We never show owner names or addresses.

    Read more: License plate lookup
  • VIN decoder

    Free: read what the VIN says about the year, make, model and engine, for modern and pre-1981 VINs.

    Read more: VIN decoder

What a report can show, and what it cannot

A history report lists the records found for one VIN on the day you run it. Which records appear depends on the vehicle and on what was reported.

RecordWhat it can showWhat it cannot show
TitleTitle events and brands such as salvage, rebuilt, flood or lemon, in the states where they were recordedWho holds the title today, or whether it can be transferred
Accident and damageAccidents and damage that were reported, with the details the record givesDamage nobody reported, or how well a repair was done
OdometerMileage readings recorded at specific events, such as a title transfer or serviceThe true mileage between readings
TheftA theft or recovery record in the sources we searchThat the vehicle was never reported stolen anywhere
LiensLien records found for the vehicleWhether a loan is still open today
Auctions and salesPast auction and sale listings, with photos where they existThe vehicle's condition beyond what a photo shows
Ownership and useHow many owners are on record and how the vehicle was used, such as personal, lease or fleetAny owner's name, address or contact details
Recalls and serviceRecalls and service visits on record as of the report dateWhether a recall has been fixed since, or a full maintenance history

See a sample before you buy

Look through a sample history report and a sample window sticker, with a note on what each section means.

Prices and plans

One report, a pack, or a monthly plan, with window stickers too. Every option starts with a free preview of the vehicle. You pay by card or PayPal, and prices are in US dollars.

  • One report

    The full history of one VIN as a downloadable PDF, usually ready within minutes. You can add the window sticker for the same VIN at checkout.

  • Packs of 5 or 10 reports

    A lower price per report. Use the reports on different vehicles, whenever you need them. Suits dealers and buyers comparing several cars.

  • Unlimited VIN Check

    As many basic reports as you need each month, 50% off full reports, and free VIN decoding and recall checks. Billed monthly, cancel anytime.

Who we serve, and what the data covers

Our records cover vehicles from the United States and Canada. Some European vehicle data exists, but it is incomplete.

Buyers use UsedVehiclePro from many countries, often to check a US vehicle before they import it. Where you live does not change what the report covers: we do not hold records from your country's registration office.

Modern VINs have 17 characters. Vehicles built before the 1981 model year use shorter formats that differ by maker, and the form accepts them too. Fewer types of records usually exist for older vehicles, so expect a thinner report for a classic.

Questions about reports

What is free and what do I pay for?

Entering a VIN is free. The preview shows the vehicle's year, make, model, trim and engine, and how many records we found of each type. You pay only if you want the full report, which shows what each record says. The VIN decoder is free too.

How do I get the report?

After payment the report is ready online as a PDF you can download, usually within minutes. If it does not arrive, contact us and we will deliver it.

Does "no records found" mean the vehicle has a clean history?

No. It means the sources we searched returned nothing of that type for this VIN. An event that was never reported, or was reported late or under another number, will not appear. Have the vehicle inspected before you buy.

Is the window sticker the original label?

No. It is window sticker data rebuilt from the vehicle's build and configuration data. It shows the factory options and price where the data exists, but it is not a copy of the label that was on the car. How the window sticker works.

Can I find the owner of a vehicle?

No. Reports and plate lookups describe the vehicle, never the people who owned it. We do not show names, addresses or contact details.

Can I get a refund?

Yes in some cases, such as a duplicate charge or a report we could not deliver. A report with few records is not a reason for a refund. The terms and conditions list every case.