Damage
Recorded accidents and damage, often with the estimated repair cost.
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Everything the seller forgot to mention.
carVertical collects data from registries, insurers, police and service records across many countries — all in one report.
Photos
Historical photos from inspections and listings to reveal past damage or modifications.
Mileage
Odometer readings over time — spot rolled-back clocks before you pay.
Theft
Checks whether the car has been reported stolen in databases worldwide.
Ownership changes
How many times the car changed hands and in which countries.
Market price
What the car is worth today, so you can negotiate a fair deal.
Timeline
Registrations, inspections and key events in one chronological view.
Specs & equipment
Factory specification, engine and equipment decoded from the VIN.
Safety & emissions
Safety ratings, emissions data and EV battery & range where available.
Used cars hide more than you think.
1 in 3
cars checked on carVertical in Europe carries a damage record.
€3,500
average cost of a single damage record on cars checked in Europe.
70,000 km
average gap on a rolled-back odometer in Europe — years of hidden wear.
6M+
people have already checked their car's history with carVertical.
330M+
damage records collected from registries, insurers and workshops.
1000+
data sources used to build every report, across 45+ countries.
“I checked two cars and was surprised to find how much damage they had. I saved about €7,000.”
17 characters.
One unique story.
WVW
WMI
World manufacturer identifier — country and brand.
ZZZ1JZ
VDS
Vehicle descriptor — model, body and engine.
X
Year
Model year code.
W000001
VIS
Plant and unique serial number.
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Registration document, base of the windshield or the driver's door pillar.
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Good questions.
What is a VIN?+
A Vehicle Identification Number is a unique 17-character code assigned to every car since 1981. It works like a fingerprint for the vehicle.
Where do I find it?+
On the registration certificate, at the bottom corner of the windshield (driver side), or on a sticker inside the driver's door frame.
Why check before buying?+
Hidden accident damage, rolled-back mileage and stolen vehicles are common in the used-car market. A VIN check reveals what the seller might not tell you.
Who provides the report?+
Reports are provided by carVertical. We're an official carVertical partner — enter your VIN here and you'll be taken straight to your carVertical report.
Is every accident in the report?+
The report includes everything found in carVertical's sources. Minor crashes repaired privately may never be officially recorded.
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