I have tried to check, using the VIN to get a free car report. carfax doesn't do it and I have been to other sites. Are there any sites out there that I can go to for free and see my car history report?
2007-01-23 09:20:01 · 7 answers · asked by stretchskeleton10 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
There are several sources for car history
- State DMVs. Very slow to respond. They only have details on registrations and brands - when a car has major damage a brand is added. Also, they will only have data for one state - if the car has moved they can't help you. Fees vary by state.
The best source is Carfax. They collect data from over 20000 sources - and still they don't have everything. However, it's the most comprehensive source.
For free - since it costs the DMVs and Carfax - nobody provides it for free.
When dealers buy Carfax reports they pay a price that allows them to redistribute the report - so ask the dealer. You'll find thousands for free on Cars and AutoTrader and many dealer web sites.
2007-01-23 09:33:47 · answer #1 · answered by Ansrgeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-30 07:12:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The absolutely free reverse vin check sites generally provide fake information. To get real information, money will have to be paid. The free searches provide fake information so they can get your email address to send spam.
Stay away from shady reverse vin check sites, most likely you won't get any information after you make the payment. Not to mention you won't get a report and you won't get an answer if you try to call for a refund. Stick with a reputable reverse vin check site like http://www.reversevincheck.net that has been around since 1995.
2014-09-25 08:19:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-09 14:01:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No where, unless you try your local DMV, police department, or the manufacture. Online services say they are free, but when you finish, you are paying for something. If it's a used car from a dealership, ask them for it before you buy.
2007-01-23 09:29:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, simply because they are not free.. You can check for free but
if you need to download the report for viewing and printing, you need
to spend a few bucks. Here's a site where I get my report for only $5
http://www.vinaudit.com/coupon=Y_50OFF
2014-03-04 14:16:34 · answer #6 · answered by IceD2009 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
best option is a title search through the dept of motor vehicles
2007-01-23 09:27:39 · answer #7 · answered by BuddhaDaddy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have you tried carfax.com but you have to have the bin number of the vehicle..not just the license plate number..
2007-01-23 09:22:53 · answer #8 · answered by Curiously 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋