CARFAX reports for $16.99. Not $44.99.

What is in a CARFAX or AutoCheck report?

A CARFAX report by VIN focuses on title brands, mileage history, ownership timeline and reported accidents — the strongest signal for a buyer who wants a quick CARFAX check before paying. An AutoCheck report by VIN, run by Experian, ships with the AutoCheck score (a single risk number you can compare across listings), event history and reported damage. Both data sets have gaps; a CARFAX history report and an AutoCheck history report often disagree by design because they pull from different feeds. For high-stakes decisions — auction buys, expensive vehicles, salvage rebuilds — many buyers run a CARFAX check AND an AutoCheck check on the same VIN, then cross-reference. Pairing them with a Copart, IAAI or Manheim auction lookup adds salvage history and photos that neither CARFAX nor AutoCheck shows.

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Copart, IAAI and Manheim — when auction history matters

Copart and IAAI lookups are primarily image reports — high-resolution auction photos plus the lot number, sale date, primary damage code and run-and-drive condition that the auction recorded. They are the fastest way to see a vehicle's real condition at the time of sale, especially for salvage, flood and rebuilt-title cars that a CARFAX or AutoCheck report may downplay. Manheim is a wholesale-dealer auction, so the Manheim report focuses on prior sale prices, MMR (Manheim Market Report), grade and announcements rather than photos. Use Copart and IAAI when you need to see damage with your own eyes; use Manheim when you are sourcing for a dealer lot and need wholesale comparables.

Copart auction history · IAAI auction history · Manheim auction history

How autoVIN works

1. Enter the 17-character VIN. Type or paste the VIN. We instantly check which providers (CARFAX, AutoCheck, Copart, Manheim, IAAI) have records for that vehicle.
2. Pick the report you need. Buy a single source or bundle multiple sources. No subscription, no monthly minimums — pay only for what you actually need.
3. Pay securely. Card payments via Stripe and crypto via Cryptomus. PCI-compliant checkout — we never store card data on our servers.
4. Open the report instantly. Reports are delivered immediately after payment and stored in your account so you can re-open the link any time.

Pricing — single reports, no subscription

Buy individual reports per VIN. Direct provider subscriptions can run $44.99 per CARFAX report or $24.99 per AutoCheck — autoVIN keeps research costs predictable for high-volume auction buyers and small dealers.

Popular VIN checks by US state

State-specific guides covering title brands, salvage rules and DMV resources for the ten largest US used-car markets.

• Texas Hail damage, Houston flood salvage and border title washing.
• California Salvage vs Revived Salvage, smog certification, CA-to-NV and CA-to-AZ title washing.
• Florida Hurricane flood vehicles and FL-to-GA title washing.
• New York Post-Sandy flood vehicles and Manhattan urban-use profile.
• Pennsylvania Title-washing destination from NY, NJ and MD and rust-belt corrosion exposure.
• Illinois Strict salvage rebuild inspection and Chicago dealer churn.
• Ohio Midwest transit hub with the distinctive Junking Certificate brand.
• Georgia Post-hurricane FL retitle destination and Savannah export market.
• North Carolina Post-Helene flood vehicles and Charlotte export transit.
• Michigan Lease-end volume, the Scrap title brand and dealer-trade fragmentation.

Popular VIN checks by vehicle

Year/make/model VIN-check guides for the highest-volume used vehicles in the US market — what to verify before you buy each one.

• 2018 Ford F-150
• 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
• 2019 Ram 1500
• 2019 GMC Sierra 1500
• 2018 Toyota Camry
• 2018 Honda Civic
• 2018 Honda Accord
• 2018 Nissan Altima
• 2019 Toyota RAV4
• 2018 Honda CR-V
• 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
• 2018 Hyundai Elantra

Why Choose autoVIN

• Stop a $20,000 mistake for $4.99
• Pre-bid every Copart lot for the cost of one CARFAX
• 5 reports for less than 1 from carfax.com
• No card on file. No monthly bill. Buy when you need it.

FAQ

How can I get a cheaper vehicle history report?

Use VIN-based checks and buy only the report types you need instead of broad subscription bundles.

Should I check history before buying from auction?

Yes. Pre-bid history checks help identify major risk indicators and support better pricing decisions.

Can I compare CARFAX and AutoCheck style sources?

Yes. You can choose single reports or combine sources for broader visibility.

Is autoVIN a CARFAX alternative?

Yes. autoVIN is an independent reseller — we resell official CARFAX, AutoCheck, Copart, Manheim and IAAI report data on a per-VIN basis, without the monthly subscription required when buying directly from CARFAX, Inc.

How much can I save vs ordering CARFAX directly?

A single CARFAX report on carfax.com is currently $44.99. autoVIN single reports start at the price shown above, which is up to ~90% lower per check. The exact saving depends on the bundle and provider mix you choose.

Buy direct from…	One CARFAX	One AutoCheck	Both, one VIN
carfax.com / autocheck.com	$44.99	$24.99	$69.98
autoVIN	16.99 $	12.99 $	$24.56
You save	62%	48%	65%

How fast is delivery?

Reports are delivered instantly after a successful payment — usually within seconds. The link stays in your account so you can re-open it later.

Is autoVIN suitable for dealers and high-volume auction buyers?

Yes. We offer credit packs, bulk lookups and an API integration on request — see the contact page to discuss volume pricing and dealer onboarding.

What is your refund policy if a report has no records?

Provider availability is checked before purchase, so you only pay when records exist. If a delivered report is unreadable or genuinely empty, see our refund policy for the resolution path.