Get the full Carfax report for any car by VIN
Before buying a used car, get its full Carfax vehicle history report by VIN — accident and damage history, mileage, ownership changes and a history-based value estimate. Covers USA and Canada. See the record count for free — no registration needed.
What's included in a Carfax report
Every Carfax report can contain the following information about the vehicle:
Why thousands choose CFax
CFax is a fast, affordable service providing official Carfax reports by VIN. We pull data directly from official registries across North America — and deliver it through a clean personal dashboard.
- Purchase once — re-open any report any time from your account
- Full search and purchase history always at hand
- Download reports as PDF — share with mechanic or seller
- Package deals: the more reports you buy, the lower the cost per report
Frequently Asked Questions
Where to find the VIN on your car
- On the windshield, lower corner on the driver's side (very common).
- On the driver's door pillar, as a sticker (very common).
- On the door threshold (less common).
- Under the hood — on the engine block or the firewall between engine and cabin.
- In your vehicle registration and insurance documents.
The VIN is a unique 17-character code that identifies your car — enter it on our homepage for a free vehicle history check.
What is Carfax and how is CFax different?
Carfax is the most well-known vehicle history report service in the USA. CFax is an affordable alternative that provides similar data — accident records, mileage, ownership history, service records — for cars from the USA and Canada, at a lower cost per report.
How do I check a car's history by VIN for free?
Enter the 17-character VIN in the search box above and press Check VIN. CFax instantly shows whether a report is available and how many records it contains — completely free, no registration required. To see the full details, purchase a report.
Which countries are covered?
CFax covers vehicles from the USA and Canada. Simply enter the VIN to see whether data is available for your specific vehicle.
How much does a vehicle history report cost?
A single vehicle history report costs $2. Start with a free VIN check, then buy the full report only if records are available. View all packages →