- Worry-free reports. No data in a report means an immediate credit refund
- Info about previous owners, accidents, theft and mileage records
- Vehicle's photos and how it looked in the past
- Maintenance and service history records
- Vehicle Overview
- Market Value
- Vehicle Specifications
- Accident Records
- Theft Records
- Open Recalls
- Title Records
- Vehicle Overview
- Market Value
- Vehicle Specifications
- Sales Listing
- Accident Records
- Theft Records
- Title Records
- Open Recalls
- Salvage Records
- Title Brands
- Impounds
- Active Warranties
- Installed Options & Packages
- Vehicle Overview
- Market Value
- Boat Specifications
- Sales Listing
- Accident Records
- Theft Records
- Open Recalls
- Junk & Salvage Records
- Active Warranties
- Exports
- Expired Warranties
- Impounds
- Installed Options & Packages
- Images
- Ownership Records
- Awards & Accolades
- Emissions & Safety
- Auction Records
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Very reassuring before purchasing a used vehicle. The site offers many ways to connect with various verification structures. Very detailed and complete report.
Very reassuring before purchasing a used vehicle. The site offers many ways to connect with various verification structures. Very detailed and complete report.
Very reassuring before purchasing a used vehicle. The site offers many ways to connect with various verification structures. Very detailed and complete report.
Our data comes from 1000+ sources
Our car history reports are based on data from 1000+ international databases belonging to national car registries, insurance companies, law enforcement agencies, official garages, and other institutions. Once we’ve gathered all the relevant information about a vehicle, we organize it and present it in an easy-to-understand format.
Each data request to all of our sources carries a cost, which is why our reports aren’t provided for free. If you believe the generated report contains inaccuracies or mistakes or if you are unsatisfied with it, please contact our
customer service
.
Frequently asked questions
1. How does the carVertical service work?
carVertical helps you uncover a vehicle’s history by collecting data from trusted sources worldwide, and compiling it into an easily-readable vehicle history report.
How are carVertical reports created?
Our system gathers data from over 1000 sources, including government registries, damage data databases, law enforcement agencies, and more. Here’s how it works:
A VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character code assigned to every vehicle. It serves as the car’s fingerprint, containing essential information about its history.
When you enter a VIN on our website, our system uses it to search for records in various databases across 45+ countries. We typically check:
- State registries
- Damage databases
- Law enforcement agencies
- Auto repair shops & service logs
- Connected vehicle fleets, and more.
2. carVertical cleans and sorts collected data
The data we receive from these sources is typically raw and requires several steps of processing. We fix errors and inconsistencies, translate the data (if necessary), and sort information into relevant categories.
3. We assign the data into relevant report sections
Once we gather all available records, we group information types into our report sections.
For example, if we have 3 odometer readings and the dates when they were taken, they will appear in the Mileage section of the report. Meanwhile, the technical inspection information will be in the Legal status and Timeline sections, etc.
4. We use statistical models and insights to enrich the report
The data has been processed for the carVertical report, but further work is needed using statistical models and other technologies to refine and enhance it. These models help provide insights, such as comparing a car’s mileage with similar vehicles.
5. You receive a comprehensive vehicle history report
Within minutes, your report is ready!
You can review it online, download it as a PDF, and use it to make a well-informed decision before purchasing a used vehicle.