Question 1

Does the report work for a car that has never left the United States?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It is a US and Canadian history report. It works for a car on a Copart lot in Ohio, a car on a dealer forecourt in Florida, and a car that was imported to Poland three years ago, because in every case the record is the American one.

Question 2

Can I check by Copart or IAAI lot number?

Accepted Answer

The lot number identifies one auction; the VIN identifies the car across every auction, title and registration. The VIN is printed on every lot page, so use it.

Question 3

Is the preview really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Enter the VIN and the preview shows how many title, brand, accident, odometer, theft and auction records exist, with no account. The full report is $19.99, one payment, no subscription.

Question 4

Does it cover Canadian vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Canadian provincial registrations, brands and, where the car crossed the border, its earlier US history are included.

Question 5

Do I get the auction photos?

Accepted Answer

Where the car passed through Copart, IAA or a wholesale auction and photographs were recorded, the report includes them. A car that was never auctioned has no auction section; the preview tells you before you pay.

Question 6

What if the free preview shows no records?

Accepted Answer

Then nothing has been reported against that VIN in the sources searched, and you have not paid for anything. Very new cars and single-owner cars without incidents look like this. It is not proof that nothing happened, so still inspect the car.