carfax alternative free

Looking for a free Carfax alternative? Carfax is great, but it’s pricey. Here are legit free or cheaper ways to check a vehicle’s history (accidents, title, ownership, etc.).

✅ Best Free Carfax Alternatives

1. National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB)

• 100% free

• Checks if a car has been reported as:

  • Stolen

  • Salvaged

  • Damaged in a flood

• Just need the VIN

• https://www.nicb.org/vincheck

2. VehicleHistory.com

• Free reports with:

  • Ownership history

  • Recalls

  • Title info

  • Some accident data

• No signup needed

• https://www.vehiclehistory.com

3. iSeeCars VIN Report

• Free detailed VIN check

• Includes:

  • Price analysis

  • Mileage comparison

  • Projected depreciation

• Great for car shoppers

• https://www.iseecars.com/vin

💵 Cheap (Under $10) Carfax Alternatives

4. AutoCheck (by Experian)

• Not free, but usually cheaper than Carfax

• Better for tracking auction and fleet vehicles

• https://www.autocheck.com

5. VinAudit

• $1.99 per report (cheaper than Carfax’s $40+)

• Approved NMVTIS data provider

• Includes:

  • Title checks

  • Odometer

  • Junk/salvage status

• https://www.vinaudit.com

⚠️ Heads-up:

Free sites may not catch everything, especially minor accidents or service records. If you’re buying a car, combine:

• NICB for major red flags

• VehicleHistory.com or iSeeCars for details

• Maybe VinAudit for a cheap full report

Want help checking a specific VIN? Drop it in (no personal info) and I’ll walk you through the best tools for it.