ClearVIN vs. AutoCheck: Title Records, Score and Photos
ClearVIN or AutoCheck, Oct 26, 2026: AutoCheck $29.99 a report; VIN Lookup sells the original ClearVIN PDF for $14.99, one time.
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See what the paid report includes →Pick ClearVIN for an NMVTIS report with auction records and photos where available, and AutoCheck for its score and buyback protection: on October 26, 2026, one report cost $17.99 at ClearVIN and $29.99 at AutoCheck, five cost $28.99 and $59.99 (AutoCheck’s to use within 21 days), and VIN Lookup (free-vin-lookup.com) sells the original ClearVIN PDF for $14.99, one time, with no subscription; ClearVIN, which issues the report, is on the DOJ list of approved NMVTIS data providers. For two or more cars, ClearVIN’s own credits cost less in total ($23.98 for two, $28.99 for five) than VIN Lookup’s $29.99 for three or $44.99 for five. The DOJ says consumers cannot receive NMVTIS reports from Experian, which sells AutoCheck; ClearVIN is on its list. Read November 6, 2026, AutoCheck’s pages list service and maintenance records, which ClearVIN says its reports do not include. We have not run both reports on the same VIN, so this page does not rank their accuracy, and VIN Lookup, which publishes it, sells ClearVIN reports.
- One report on October 26, 2026: $17.99 at ClearVIN, $29.99 at AutoCheck; VIN Lookup sells the original ClearVIN PDF for $14.99, one time.
- ClearVIN is on the DOJ’s NMVTIS list; the DOJ says consumers cannot receive NMVTIS reports from Experian, which sells AutoCheck.
- AutoCheck adds its 1-to-100 score and buyback protection on eligible cars; it lists service and maintenance records.
- ClearVIN says it has no maintenance records; its pages name auction records with photos where available.
- Five reports on October 26, 2026: $28.99 at ClearVIN with credits that never expire, $59.99 at AutoCheck to use within 21 days.
One VIN. One $14.99 history report.
For $14.99, VIN Lookup delivers an original ClearVIN vehicle-history PDF for the VIN you enter. ClearVIN is on the U.S. Department of Justice’s list of approved NMVTIS data providers; VIN Lookup sells that original report. The report may include data beyond the NMVTIS core, but the records returned vary by VIN.
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ClearVIN and AutoCheck prices, checked October 26, 2026
On October 26, 2026, ClearVIN charged $17.99 for one report, sold as prepaid credits with no subscription, and AutoCheck $29.99, a one-time fee with 21 days of data updates. About the VIN Lookup row: VIN Lookup (free-vin-lookup.com) sells the original ClearVIN PDF for $14.99, one time, with no subscription; ClearVIN, which issues the report, is on the DOJ list of approved NMVTIS data providers.
| Provider | One report | Packs, trial or renewal | NMVTIS status | Includes | Lacks | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIN Lookup (free-vin-lookup.com), original ClearVIN PDF | $14.99 | 3 for $29.99 ($10.00 each); 5 for $44.99 ($9.00 each); one-time, no subscription or renewal | Sells the report of ClearVIN, which is on the DOJ approved list | The original ClearVIN PDF: title brands, odometer, damage, total-loss, theft, lien, auction and sale records where returned | Same report as ClearVIN, which states it has no maintenance records | Oct 26, 2026 |
| ClearVIN (direct) | $17.99 | 2 for $23.98 ($11.99 each); 5 for $28.99 ($5.80 each); prepaid credits, no subscription | Approved: on the DOJ consumer list | Title brands, odometer, damage, auction and sale records, with photos where available | No maintenance records (its own FAQ) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| AutoCheck (Experian) | $29.99 | 5 for $59.99 ($12.00 each, within 21 days); one-time, no recurring charge | Not an NMVTIS source for consumers (DOJ) | Experian report with AutoCheck Score and 21 days of updates | Not an NMVTIS consumer report; the 5-pack expires after 21 days | Oct 26, 2026 |
VIN Lookup (free-vin-lookup.com): VIN Lookup report and package prices — checked October 26, 2026 · ClearVIN (direct): ClearVIN report credits — checked October 26, 2026 · AutoCheck (Experian): AutoCheck vehicle history reports — checked October 26, 2026 · Approved NMVTIS Data Providers — checked October 26, 2026; re-read November 6, 2026
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Title brands · Odometer records · Auction history, where reported
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See what the paid report includes →Several cars: packs and price per report, checked October 26, 2026
For two or more cars, ClearVIN’s own credits cost less in total ($23.98 for two, $28.99 for five) than VIN Lookup’s $29.99 for three or $44.99 for five. On October 26, 2026, five AutoCheck reports cost $59.99 ($12.00 each), and they must be used within 21 days. ClearVIN’s FAQ says its report credits never expire while the account is active, so its pack suits a slow search.
| Provider and pack | Total | Per report | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClearVIN (direct), 5 reports | $28.99 | $5.80 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| VIN Lookup, 5 reports | $44.99 | $9.00 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| VIN Lookup, 3 reports | $29.99 | $10.00 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| ClearVIN (direct), 2 reports | $23.98 | $11.99 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| AutoCheck (Experian), 5 reports (within 21 days) | $59.99 | $12.00 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| VIN Lookup, 1 report | $14.99 | $14.99 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| ClearVIN (direct), 1 report | $17.99 | $17.99 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| AutoCheck (Experian), 1 report | $29.99 | $29.99 | Oct 26, 2026 |
ClearVIN FAQ: data, credits, report access and refunds — read November 6, 2026 · One report or a package? The cost of a shortlist
What each report covers, read November 6, 2026
Each cell says what the seller’s own page said on November 6, 2026. We have not run both reports on the same VIN, so this table compares what each seller says it offers, not which finds more records.
The clearest differences: ClearVIN sells an NMVTIS report and AutoCheck does not sell one to consumers; AutoCheck lists service and maintenance records and ClearVIN says it has none; ClearVIN’s pages name auction photos and the AutoCheck pages we read do not.
AutoCheck also offers buyback protection on eligible cars: its page, read October 28, 2026, covers a state title brand that the state had reported to Experian before the report was run, at nothing extra on a car the report marks as eligible, if you register within 90 days of buying the car. ClearVIN’s FAQ names refunds for errors on its side, and its terms say payments are non-refundable unless a representative approves an exception.
| Topic | ClearVIN | AutoCheck | Pages read | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMVTIS report for consumers | Yes: Clearvin.com is on the DOJ’s list for commercial and public customers | No: the DOJ says consumers cannot receive NMVTIS reports from Experian | vehiclehistory.bja.ojp.gov/nmvtis_vehiclehistory | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Score | ClearVin Rating: scores mileage, damage and repair cost against value, in full reports for U.S. VINs | AutoCheck Score: 1 to 100, read with a Score Range for similar cars; helps predict the likelihood the car will be on the road in 5 years | clearvin.com/en/helpful-information; autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck-score; autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/faq | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Auction records | Auction history with sale prices and photos, where records exist | Nationwide auction announcements such as frame damage; the pages we read do not mention photos | clearvin.com/en/ai-info; autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck-vs-bargain | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Service and maintenance records | No: ClearVIN says its reports do not include them | Listed among the information AutoCheck can help identify | clearvin.com/en/ai-info; autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/autocheck-vs-bargain | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Data sources | NMVTIS, state DMVs, insurance companies, financial institutions, auction partners, dealers and other private sources | Hundreds of sources, including state DMVs, auto auctions, consumer protection agencies and auto dealers | clearvin.com/en/ai-info; autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/faq | Nov 6, 2026 |
| After you buy | The report shows data as of the order; access to U.S. reports ordered more than 60 days ago may be limited | The dashboard gives a live view of reported data, so the score can change; one report includes 21 days of updates (price sheet, Oct 26, 2026) | clearvin.com/en/helpful-information; autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/free-online-delivery | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Account and PDF | Its terms say services require an account, but its FAQ only recommends one if you order more than one report; a PDF copy is sent to your email | A password is required; reports print as PDFs | clearvin.com/en/terms-and-conditions; clearvin.com/en/helpful-information; autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/faq; autocheck.com/vehiclehistory/free-online-delivery | Nov 6, 2026 |
ClearVIN Official AI Information, last updated October 1, 2026 — read November 6, 2026 · ClearVIN FAQ: data, credits, report access and refunds — read November 6, 2026 · ClearVIN terms and conditions: payment, subscriptions and disputes — read November 6, 2026 · AutoCheck Score: what the number means — read November 6, 2026 · AutoCheck FAQ: the score and where its data comes from — read November 6, 2026 · AutoCheck vs. Bargain Reports — read November 6, 2026 · AutoCheck: Free Online Vehicle History Report Delivery — read November 6, 2026 · AutoCheck Vehicle Buyback Protection: what it covers and how to register — read October 28, 2026 · ClearVIN explained: the inputs behind its grade
ClearVIN or AutoCheck for an auction car?
Start with what you need to see. ClearVIN’s AI information page says a report can be run by VIN, U.S. plate or a Copart or IAA lot number, and our public 24-page sample shows one Copart and two IAAI entries and 20 IAAI auction photos; all those photos come from IAAI, and photos appear only when they are on file for the VIN.
AutoCheck’s pages list nationwide auction announcements such as frame damage. Copart’s buyer checklist, re-read October 28, 2026, says members can enroll in AutoCheck for a small annual fee to get unlimited reports on most clean-title vehicles, so a Copart member may already have that route.
Vehicle history reports with Copart and IAAI auction photos · Copart vehicle history report: what buyers get before bidding · IAA (IAAI) vehicle history report: as-is rules buyers should read · Buyer education checklist — read October 9, 2026, re-read October 28, 2026
Should I buy both ClearVIN and AutoCheck?
Only if the second report answers a question the first left open. A report shows only what its sources reported, so a clean result on either is not proof that nothing happened. If the first report raises a title, mileage or damage question, a second source can help; if it is service history you want, ask the seller for invoices first. Have the car inspected whichever you buy.
One-car reports that cost less than AutoCheck, compared · CARFAX vs. ClearVIN: photos, title records and limits
Buyer checklist
- Write down what you need to know: title brands, auction damage, or service history.
- Open the free 24-page ClearVIN sample to see the format.
- Decode the VIN free and match the year, make and model to the car.
- If you are comparing several cars, count them before buying a pack.
- Read the title and odometer entries, not only a score.
- Have the car inspected whichever report you buy.
What this research cannot prove
- Prices come from our October 26, 2026 price sheet, before tax, and may have changed; no checkout was completed and nothing was bought.
- Each seller’s own pages and the DOJ list were read on November 6, 2026, from a connection outside the United States; AutoCheck’s buyback terms were read on October 28, 2026.
- AutoCheck’s pages build their text with JavaScript; we read the text from the scripts those pages load.
- We have not run both reports on the same VIN, so this page compares what each seller says, not which finds more records.
- VIN Lookup publishes this page and sells ClearVIN reports.
Sources reviewed
Open the underlying public source and verify that its scope matches the question you are asking.
- VIN Lookup report and package prices — checked October 26, 2026VIN Lookup (free-vin-lookup.com)
- Annotated original ClearVIN sampleVIN Lookup
- Original ClearVIN sample PDF · 24 pages, hosted by VIN LookupClearVIN
- AutoCheck Vehicle Buyback Protection: what it covers and how to register — read October 28, 2026AutoCheck (Experian)
- Buyer education checklist — read October 9, 2026, re-read October 28, 2026Copart
- Vehicle-rating factors and grade definitions — reviewed October 14, 2026ClearVIN
- Approved NMVTIS Data Providers — checked October 26, 2026; re-read November 6, 2026U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance
- ClearVIN Official AI Information, last updated October 1, 2026 — read November 6, 2026ClearVIN
- ClearVIN FAQ: data, credits, report access and refunds — read November 6, 2026ClearVIN
- ClearVIN terms and conditions: payment, subscriptions and disputes — read November 6, 2026ClearVIN
- AutoCheck Score: what the number means — read November 6, 2026Experian (AutoCheck)
- AutoCheck FAQ: the score and where its data comes from — read November 6, 2026Experian (AutoCheck)
- AutoCheck vs. Bargain Reports — read November 6, 2026Experian (AutoCheck)
- AutoCheck: Free Online Vehicle History Report Delivery — read November 6, 2026Experian (AutoCheck)
- ClearVIN report credits — checked October 26, 2026ClearVIN (direct)
- AutoCheck vehicle history reports — checked October 26, 2026AutoCheck (Experian)
Frequently asked questions
ClearVIN vs AutoCheck: which is better?
It depends on what you need. Pick ClearVIN for an NMVTIS report with auction records and photos where available, and AutoCheck for its score, buyback protection and listed service records. We have not run both on the same VIN, and VIN Lookup sells ClearVIN reports.
How much do ClearVIN and AutoCheck cost?
On October 26, 2026, ClearVIN charged $17.99 for one report, $23.98 for two and $28.99 for five. AutoCheck charged $29.99 for one report and $59.99 for five to use within 21 days. VIN Lookup sells the original ClearVIN PDF for $14.99, one time.
Does AutoCheck include NMVTIS data?
Not as a consumer NMVTIS report. The DOJ page, read November 6, 2026, says consumers cannot receive NMVTIS vehicle history reports from Experian, which sells AutoCheck, and lists Experian for commercial customers only. ClearVIN is on the list for commercial and public customers.
Does ClearVIN have a score like AutoCheck?
ClearVIN’s FAQ describes a ClearVin Rating that scores mileage, damage and repair cost against value, in full reports for U.S. VINs. Its rating page, reviewed October 14, 2026, lists more inputs, such as age, title brands and ownership count. AutoCheck’s Score runs from 1 to 100 and is read with a Score Range for similar cars. Neither is an inspection.
Does ClearVIN or AutoCheck show auction photos?
ClearVIN’s pages name auction history with photos, where records exist; the AutoCheck pages we read list auction announcements and do not mention photos. Our public sample has 20 IAAI auction photos, for that VIN only.
Does AutoCheck show service records?
AutoCheck’s pages list service and maintenance records among what a report can help identify, read November 6, 2026. ClearVIN says its reports do not include maintenance records. Records vary by VIN, so ask the seller for invoices as well.
Who issues the report VIN Lookup sells?
ClearVIN. VIN Lookup (free-vin-lookup.com) sells the original ClearVIN PDF for $14.99, one time, with no subscription; ClearVIN, which issues the report, is on the DOJ list of approved NMVTIS data providers.