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VinHistoryUSA has a rating of 3.2 stars from 384 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with VinHistoryUSA most frequently mention great service, detailed report, and car purchase. VinHistoryUSA ranks 46th among Autos sites.

  • Service
    93
  • Value
    97
  • Shipping
    52
  • Returns
    69
  • Quality
    91

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 66.4%
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Top Positive Review

“Works well, needs improve”

Sy K.
7/11/24

They collect the information very well, showed it with cheap promotion. I searched two cars, first one via plate number and the second other one via vin. Vin research worked pretty well. But plate number, as soon as I paid for the membership right after I search the first car and saw that the report is ready. There was nothing. Even if they sent another link that I can get the free record. I still doubt that was the best they could.

Date of experience: 7/11/24
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Top Critical Review

“Absolute SCAM”

Becca E.
9/17/24

Site is an absolute scam. RUN AWAY. The $1 report produced absolutely nothing. Then, canceling the subscription is absolutely impossible. If you call, they tell you to ask the chat bot. If you chat, they tell you to email. In the email they send you to a link that doesn't work. SCAM. SCAM. SCAM.

Date of experience: 9/17/24
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Thumbnail of user rebeccadelliott
Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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September 17th, 2024

Site is an absolute scam. RUN AWAY.

The $1 report produced absolutely nothing. Then, canceling the subscription is absolutely impossible. If you call, they tell you to ask the chat bot. If you chat, they tell you to email. In the email they send you to a link that doesn't work.

SCAM. SCAM. SCAM.

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Date of experience: September 17, 2024

Thumbnail of user soshag
Virginia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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July 30th, 2024

I paid for the $1 report, which only gave the same info I received from the national site. I tried canceling via email the same day as well as with chat bot on website. Gave # to call. I responded I didn't have time to call. Website states you can cancel via those methods as well as calling. 7th day, I had a charge for $29.95. I emailed again, said call the number. I did, canceled and immediately disconnected. I called back to talk about refund, cause I already canceled 7 days prior. No answers. I left msg. Tried email but no response. Used chat bot on site and said to wait 24 hrs for them to investigate refund. This site is a total rip off. Lack of info in reports and charging after cancelation.

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Date of experience: July 30, 2024

Thumbnail of user paulav277
New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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July 22nd, 2024

So much for immediate and hassle free cancelation policy that they advertise on the site. The information I received on the one report I needed wasn't even accurate. I have been trying to cancel for an hour. I keep getting the run around. I was sent to an email from the chat, then sent to call a number that just keeps cutting me off.

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I signed up for the $1 7 day trail.

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Date of experience: July 22, 2024

Thumbnail of user syk4
Georgia
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July 11th, 2024
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They collect the information very well, showed it with cheap promotion.
I searched two cars, first one via plate number and the second other one via vin.
Vin research worked pretty well.
But plate number, as soon as I paid for the membership right after I search the first car and saw that the report is ready. There was nothing.
Even if they sent another link that I can get the free record. I still doubt that was the best they could.

Date of experience: July 11, 2024

Thumbnail of user helenj973
Georgia
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July 11th, 2024
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From the article I read which said you offered free vin lookup, I expected just that. After paying a nominal fee, I expected more than I got, which was minimal. I never got all the information I needed.

Date of experience: July 11, 2024

Thumbnail of user dpospres
Maryland
1 review
2 helpful votes
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August 1st, 2024

This is a scam site. You will not get a free report. They will charge you $1 then have your payment info and charge you a $30 subscription fee a week later that they refuse to refund. Beware!

Date of experience: August 1, 2024

Thumbnail of user trudyg70
Virginia
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July 29th, 2024
Verified purchase

This company is extremely difficult to work with and the website appears to be set up to trick customers. Originally the name appears as VINhistoryUSA, everything else comes as CarInfoStory. Nothing functioned correctly on the site except taking your money. I received a text saying the report is ready with a link and nothing happened. There was an option to download which appeared to be free and as soon as you click on it a message appears for 2 seconds showing another $1 charge. I am busy caretaking of my daughter and granddaughter who both have disabilities but as soon as I saw I was being charged for the the subscription I called to request a refund and the recording states no one is available to take your call after being on hold for a bit. PayPal recommends emailing the company and I did only to receive an email replying to call to request a refund! Again, cannot get a live person and same message 2 more times no one is available! I did not want to automatically press to cancel the subscription because I want a full refund as I did not receive a report and the link did not work. I finally pressed 1 and cancelled. Worst experience ever.

Date of experience: July 29, 2024

Thumbnail of user andrean618
California
1 review
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July 11th, 2024
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Looked up a prospective purchase and discovered it was a good deal. Just got my new to me Mazda CX-9 back from my mechanic who assures me I made a smart buy!)

Date of experience: July 11, 2024

Thumbnail of user bivindg
New Jersey
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July 11th, 2024
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Thank you very much. The report was easy to understand with all the details presented in a more easy to understand way. I really liked it and would love to try it again in the near future

Date of experience: July 11, 2024

Thumbnail of user cameronm463
California
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June 9th, 2024
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I'm not one to exaggerate with trumped up reviews in hopes of getting anything-- website was quick, did just about what I had expected and was very straightforward and easy to use. No frills, no nonsense, no tricks. I appreciate that last part most.

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Date of experience: June 9, 2024

Thumbnail of user annad1415
Oregon
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June 8th, 2024
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Overall the process to get information on the vehicle I was looking for was simple. It was a little slow moving but that could of been my internet or processing the information on the car itself.

I was expecting more information like in regard to maintenance history like with carfax but for the trial price it's not bad. I know it will help many people over all especially in a world where cars are stolen and we might need to do a quick check to see one way or another.

Date of experience: June 8, 2024

Thumbnail of user danielp2834
Illinois
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June 8th, 2024
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My experience with this program was very good, the site was extremely easy to navigate thru, the search was completed in an timely matter, and also the website had no slow downs or glitches to it at all.

Date of experience: June 8, 2024

Thumbnail of user kristineb277
Florida
1 review
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June 10th, 2024
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My son is purchasing a used car and this service has been great because we can check the Vin number and it lets us know all of the issues with the car. If there have been any accidents if the maintenance has been maintained. It's truly saved us quite a bit of money.

Date of experience: June 10, 2024

Thumbnail of user taraj291
Connecticut
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June 11th, 2024
Verified purchase

I am a recent victim of identity theft. I found a car listed under my name that I did not recognized. Your site provided me previous owners and that jogged my memory. My mind is at peace knowing now that the car was legitimate. Thank you so muc!

Date of experience: June 11, 2024

Thumbnail of user joew1646
Louisiana
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July 11th, 2024
Verified purchase

Entered in the required Vin # and within seconds had all the information I was looking for! Cost me only $2 Dollars! That's it!
Thanks guys!

Date of experience: July 11, 2024

Thumbnail of user davidt4480
South Carolina
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June 8th, 2024
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My son and I recently considered purchasing a used car for him to drive to work. We ran across an older car with lower mileage that was listed at a good price. I used VinHistoryUSA to look up the car's VIN number. The $1 report told me what I needed to know, including the car's ownership and major repair history and the fact that it had not been in an accident. I have used other far more expensive services in the past and felt the information provided by this report was comparable.

Date of experience: June 8, 2024

Thumbnail of user saifedeena
Illinois
1 review
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September 5th, 2024
Verified purchase

Reliable source of information. I used it a few times when purchasing pre-owned vehicles

Date of experience: September 5, 2024

Thumbnail of user marlinb44
Missouri
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June 9th, 2024
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So I paid my dollar only to find out my vin # was I valid. After contacting owner he reported to me the same number. After more searching I find there are no sites for R.zv.'s Kindly post what vin #'s you run...

Date of experience: June 9, 2024

Thumbnail of user jimsons1
Canada
1 review
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June 3rd, 2024
Verified purchase

Nice and quick. However, the benefits of the visual content ultimately trump the downsides, as it creates a cohesive and visually stimulating experience that keeps the user scrolling. Also, users who want to promote long-form or written content can easily share portions of it with links to their website or other work, if they so choose

Date of experience: June 3, 2024

Thumbnail of user julieta67
New York
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July 11th, 2024
Verified purchase

Don't buy a car before you inform your self and this website is the one that is going to help you with that

Date of experience: July 11, 2024

Thumbnail of user christopherd2161
Wisconsin
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July 11th, 2024
Verified purchase

Found the info I needed right away. Everything was easy to use and up front about any additional costs. Thanks!

Date of experience: July 11, 2024

Thumbnail of user christophery376
California
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June 1st, 2024
Verified purchase

VINHistoryUSA has a great website that is very easy to use. The information comes quickly and is displayed in a way that is easy to follow. I would definitely use their service again and suggested to friends.

Date of experience: June 1, 2024

Thumbnail of user lindac5703
California
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June 8th, 2024
Verified purchase

I recently purchased a used vehicle and I wanted background history on it, so I decided to use VinHistoryUSA as my resource.
I am very satisfied with the report I received and can rest easy knowing my purchase was a good one.

Date of experience: June 8, 2024

Thumbnail of user justinr1183
New York
1 review
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June 9th, 2024
Verified purchase

I got the info that I needed in an easy to read report at a great value. I will use this service again. This product is equal to carfax but much cheaper.

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I will use this again.

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Date of experience: June 9, 2024

Thumbnail of user garyp1775
GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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June 19th, 2024
Verified purchase

Customer service is abysmal. No easy way to cancel your subscription even if you didn't want one. So far they have taken £25 from me when I only wanted to check the history of one car and I don't want to check any others. I just want them to stop taking my money and a reply from customer services to confirm my unwanted subscription is cancelled

Date of experience: June 19, 2024

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