Sample VIN Reports - Vehicle History Reports

What a vehicle history report can tell you

An AutoCheck vehicle history report an extremely valuable tool once you understand the information. There are many terms that aren't well known by people outside of the car business. We can help you understand what to look for and what some of the information on the report can mean to you.

AutoCheck vehicle history reports are designed to help you quickly and easily understand potentially significant information for vehicles manufactured in 1981 or later. Depending on the information reported to AutoCheck, your report can tell you if the vehicle:

If the vehicle has been branded

If the vehicle has been in an accident

How many times it's been titled

Where it's been titled

The odometer history

While AutoCheck has billions of records, we don't have every record on every vehicle . The data comes from DMVs in the U.S. and Canada, and other sources such as wholesale auto auctions, dealer inventory, and federal and local agencies. The database is updated daily.

If you buy AutoCheck, chances are that most of the reports that you see will be "clean", meaning that we do not report any negative information associated with the vehicles and they qualify for Buyback Protection.

However, there are instances where the vehicle that you think looks and sounds good can actually have some negative history that might not be on the existing title. On the right we provide some samples of real vehicles that are on the road today that have been given a "brand" in one state, then have been issued clean titles in a different state. There is also a sample of a vehicle that is deemed to be an odometer rollback by AutoCheck based on the available odometer readings over time.

It is always a smart idea to have the vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic to be sure the car is what you think it is.

Sample Report type	What it means to you
Clean	A clean AutoCheck report tells you that no negative information about the vehicle has been reported to us. The vehicle will qualify for Buyback Protection, protecting you against major title brands subject to the terms and conditions.
Salvage	This vehicle has sustained some damage, and a state agency has reported it unrepairable. Similar brands are Damage, Rebuilt, Reconstructed and Rebuildable.
Not Actual Miles	This vehicle is reported to have this odometer brand because the vehicle's mileage could not be verified by the state agency. The mileage may/may not be correct. Similar brands are Broken Odometer and True Mileage Unknown.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits	This vehicle is reported to have its actual mileage greater than the odometer allows to be recorded.
Grey Market	This vehicle is reported as imported into the country and may not meet U.S. safety and/or environmental standards, or the manufacturers could void the warranty.
Hail Damage	This vehicle is reported to be damaged significantly by hail.
Water Damage	This vehicle is reported to be damaged significantly by water, such as might occur in a flood.
Lemon	This vehicle is reported to have been declared a lemon (unable to conform to applicable express warranties) per lemon law by a state agency. Not all states have lemon laws. Similar problems are reported Manufacturer Buybacks.
Scrapped	This vehicle has been reported as reclaimed for its metal content. It should not be titled for use on the road.
Junk	This vehicle has been declared a total loss, is not road worthy and should not be titled again for use on the road.
Possible odometer rollback	Through odometer readings over time rather than a state brand, this vehicle is reported to have had its odometer rolled back and the current mileage may not be accurate.

Every state's label for and definition of each brand is different. Check with your DMV for more information and precise definitions.

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