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Car history report · carVertical−20% with Luway
Check a car's history by VIN
Before you buy a used car, see its real mileage, damage, theft records and past photos.
20% off the full report — applied automatically through Luway's link.
A VIN has 17 letters and digits (never I, O or Q).
carVertical The report is made by carVertical, Luway's partner — you'll continue on their website.
What the report can show
Damage & accidents
Recorded damage, repair estimates and insurance claims.
Theft records
Checked against international stolen-vehicle databases.
Past photos
Photos from earlier listings show how the car really looked.
Owners & registrations
Countries the car was registered in and how often it changed hands.
Specs & market value
Factory equipment and a fair price range, so you know what to pay.
How it works
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Enter the 17-character VIN from the registration certificate or the windshield.
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carVertical searches its data sources and shows what records exist for the car.
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Get the full report and decide with confidence — before you pay for the car.
Where to find the VIN
In the registration certificate, at the bottom of the windshield on the driver's side, and on the driver's door pillar. Ask the seller for it — an honest seller shares it.
Questions about VIN checks
What is a VIN?
The Vehicle Identification Number is a unique 17-character code given to every car at the factory. It never changes, so it links all the records about that car — mileage, damage, registrations and more.
Is the check free?
Entering the VIN and seeing which records exist is free. The full report is paid on carVertical's website, and the price is shown before you buy. Through Luway you get 20% off, applied automatically.
Which cars can be checked?
Most cars sold in Europe and the US, including imported ones. How much the report shows depends on the records that exist for that car.
Does a VIN check reveal personal data?
No. A VIN identifies the car, not the owner. The report covers the vehicle's history; it never shows the names or contacts of past owners.
VIN check is in the Luway app too
Check a VIN from Home or straight from the home-screen widget, then add the car you buy to your Garage with reminders for documents.