ClearVIN vs. VinAudit: Which Report Should I Buy?
ClearVIN or VinAudit, Oct 26, 2026: VinAudit $9.99 a report; VIN Lookup sells the original ClearVIN PDF for $14.99, one time, no account.
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See what the paid report includes →Buy VinAudit for the lower price on NMVTIS title, theft and lien records, and ClearVIN if you also want auction photos where available: on October 26, 2026, one report cost $9.99 at VinAudit and $17.99 at clearvin.com, 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 packs cost less than VIN Lookup’s: on October 26, 2026, $23.98 for two and $28.99 for five on clearvin.com, against $29.99 for three and $44.99 for five at VIN Lookup. VinAudit’s packs were lower still on that date: 5 for $19.99 ($4.00 each) and 10 for $29.99 ($3.00 each). Both are on the DOJ list of approved NMVTIS data providers, and neither lists maintenance records. 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: $9.99 at VinAudit, $17.99 at clearvin.com; VIN Lookup sells the original ClearVIN PDF for $14.99, one time, with no account.
- ClearVIN and VinAudit are both on the DOJ list of approved NMVTIS data providers; VIN Lookup sells ClearVIN’s original report.
- ClearVIN’s report lists auction records with photos where available; VinAudit’s lists theft, lien, impound, export and sale records, without photos.
- Neither report lists maintenance records: ask the seller for service invoices.
- Five reports on October 26, 2026: $19.99 at VinAudit, $28.99 at clearvin.com and $44.99 at VIN Lookup.
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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 vs VinAudit: which report should I buy?
For one car and title records only, buy VinAudit: on October 26, 2026 it charged $9.99, and its row lists NMVTIS plus theft, lien, impound, export and sale records when available. If the car has been through an auction and you want to see its photos where they exist, buy the ClearVIN report: $17.99 on clearvin.com on that date, or $14.99 for the same original PDF at VIN Lookup, with no account.
Neither report lists maintenance records. ClearVIN’s AI information page, read November 6, 2026, says its reports do not include them, and VinAudit advertises none, so ask the seller for service invoices whichever you buy.
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See what the paid report includes →ClearVIN and VinAudit prices, checked October 26, 2026
On October 26, 2026, VinAudit charged $9.99 for one report and ClearVIN $17.99, sold as prepaid credits with no subscription. 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.
Both VinAudit and ClearVIN were on the DOJ list of approved NMVTIS data providers checked October 26, 2026. VinCheck.info, which advertised free ad-supported reports, is listed there under VinAudit.
| Provider | One report | Packs, trial or renewal | NMVTIS status | Includes | Lacks | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VinAudit | $9.99 | 5 for $19.99 ($4.00 each); 10 for $29.99 ($3.00 each) | Approved: on the DOJ consumer list | NMVTIS plus theft, lien, impound, export and sale records when available | No service or maintenance records advertised | Oct 26, 2026 |
| 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 |
VinAudit: VinAudit homepage FAQ (single report and bundles) — checked October 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 · VinCheck.info: VinCheck.info homepage — checked October 26, 2026 · VinCheck.info: VinCheck.info about page — checked October 26, 2026 · Approved NMVTIS Data Providers — checked October 26, 2026
Several cars: packs and price per report, checked October 26, 2026
For two or more cars, ClearVIN’s own packs cost less than VIN Lookup’s: on October 26, 2026, $23.98 for two and $28.99 for five on clearvin.com, against $29.99 for three and $44.99 for five at VIN Lookup. VinAudit’s own packs were lower still per report on that date: 5 for $19.99 ($4.00 each) and 10 for $29.99 ($3.00 each).
ClearVIN’s FAQ, read November 6, 2026, says report credits never expire while the account is active, so a pack can wait for the next car.
| Provider and pack | Total | Per report | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| VinAudit, 10 reports | $29.99 | $3.00 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| VinAudit, 5 reports | $19.99 | $4.00 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| ClearVIN (direct), 5 reports | $28.99 | $5.80 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| VIN Lookup, 5 reports | $44.99 | $9.00 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| VinAudit, 1 report | $9.99 | $9.99 | 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 |
| VIN Lookup, 1 report | $14.99 | $14.99 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| ClearVIN (direct), 1 report | $17.99 | $17.99 | Oct 26, 2026 |
ClearVIN FAQ: credits, account and refunds — read November 6, 2026
What each report covers, from each seller’s own pages
Each cell says what the seller’s own page said; the Read column dates it. We have not run both reports on the same VIN, so this table compares what each seller says it covers, not which finds more records.
The clearest difference is photos: ClearVIN’s pages name auction photos where available (the public 24-page sample shows 20 IAAI photos), and the VinAudit pages we read do not mention photos. Both name auction or salvage records: VinAudit’s home page, read November 10, 2026, lists a “Salvage Rebuild Check” of records from “junk yards or salvage auctions”.
| Topic | ClearVIN | VinAudit | Pages read | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On the DOJ NMVTIS list | Yes: Clearvin.com is listed for commercial and public customers | Yes: a primary provider, with VinCheck.info listed under it | vehiclehistory.bja.ojp.gov/nmvtis_vehiclehistory | Oct 26, 2026; ClearVIN re-read Nov 6, 2026 |
| Records its sheet row lists | Title brands, odometer, damage, auction and sale records, with photos where available | NMVTIS plus theft, lien, impound, export and sale records when available | clearvin.com/en/payment/buy-credits; vinaudit.com | Oct 26, 2026 (price sheet) |
| Accidents and damage | Its row lists damage records; its FAQ gives no refund for information it does not have, such as accidents not reported to insurance companies | Its home page FAQ says its report covers “accident history, structural damage” | clearvin.com/en/helpful-information; vinaudit.com | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Auction and salvage records | Its row lists auction and sale records | Its home page lists a “Salvage Rebuild Check” of records from “junk yards or salvage auctions” | clearvin.com/en/payment/buy-credits; vinaudit.com | Oct 26, 2026; Nov 10, 2026 |
| Auction photos | Photos where available; the public 24-page sample shows 20 IAAI auction photos for its VIN | Not mentioned in its sheet row or on the home page we read | clearvin.com/en/payment/buy-credits; free-vin-lookup.com/clearvin-sample-report.pdf; vinaudit.com | Oct 26, 2026; Nov 6, 2026 and Nov 10, 2026 |
| Maintenance records | No: ClearVIN says its reports do not include them | No service or maintenance records advertised | clearvin.com/en/ai-info; vinaudit.com | Nov 6, 2026; Oct 26, 2026 |
| Billing | Pay-as-you-go, with no recurring subscription for regular report purchases; credits never expire while the account is active | One report or packs of five and ten; no trial or subscription in our sheet | clearvin.com/en/ai-info; clearvin.com/en/helpful-information; vinaudit.com | Nov 6, 2026; Oct 26, 2026 |
| Account | Its terms say its services require an account registration; its FAQ recommends an account if you order more than one report | Not covered by the pages we read | clearvin.com/en/terms-and-conditions; clearvin.com/en/helpful-information | Nov 6, 2026 |
ClearVIN AI information page (last updated October 1, 2026) — read November 6, 2026 · ClearVIN terms and conditions: account registration — read November 6, 2026
Should I buy the ClearVIN report on clearvin.com or from VIN Lookup?
For one car, VIN Lookup: it sells the same original ClearVIN PDF for $14.99, one time, against $17.99 on clearvin.com on October 26, 2026, and it needs no account. ClearVIN is on the DOJ NMVTIS provider list; VIN Lookup sells ClearVIN’s original report.
Several cars? Buy on clearvin.com. For two or more cars, ClearVIN’s own packs cost less than VIN Lookup’s: on October 26, 2026, $23.98 for two and $28.99 for five on clearvin.com, against $29.99 for three and $44.99 for five at VIN Lookup.
ClearVIN’s terms, read November 6, 2026, say its services require an account registration, though its FAQ only recommends one if you order more than one report.
VIN Lookup report and pack prices · Original ClearVIN sample PDF · 24 pages, hosted by VIN Lookup
Should I buy both ClearVIN and VinAudit?
Usually not. Both draw on NMVTIS title data, so a second report repeats the title core. Start with the one that answers your question, and buy the other only if the first raises something it cannot settle, such as an auction sale you want to see. Have the car inspected whichever you buy.
Buyer checklist
- Decide what you need: title brands only, or auction photos too.
- 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.
- Count the cars on your shortlist before buying a pack.
- Ask the seller for service invoices: neither report lists maintenance.
- 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.
- The price sheet was read from a connection outside the United States, so a U.S. checkout may show different terms.
- ClearVIN’s and VinAudit’s pages were read on November 6, 2026, from a connection outside the United States; VinAudit’s home page was read again on November 10, 2026.
- 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
- ClearVIN AI information page (last updated October 1, 2026) — read November 6, 2026ClearVIN
- ClearVIN FAQ: credits, account and refunds — read November 6, 2026ClearVIN
- ClearVIN terms and conditions: account registration — read November 6, 2026ClearVIN
- Approved NMVTIS Data Providers — checked October 26, 2026; re-read November 6, 2026U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance
- VinAudit homepage FAQ (single report and bundles) — checked October 26, 2026; re-read November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026VinAudit
- ClearVIN report credits — checked October 26, 2026ClearVIN (direct)
- VinCheck.info homepage — checked October 26, 2026VinCheck.info
- VinCheck.info about page — checked October 26, 2026VinCheck.info
Frequently asked questions
ClearVIN vs VinAudit: which is better?
It depends on what you need. VinAudit costs less and lists NMVTIS title, theft, lien, impound, export and sale records. ClearVIN lists auction records with photos where available; the VinAudit pages we read do not mention photos. We have not run both on the same VIN, and VIN Lookup sells ClearVIN reports.
How much do ClearVIN and VinAudit cost?
On October 26, 2026, VinAudit charged $9.99 for one report, $19.99 for five and $29.99 for ten. ClearVIN charged $17.99 for one, $23.98 for two and $28.99 for five. VIN Lookup sells the original ClearVIN PDF for $14.99, one time.
Are ClearVIN and VinAudit both NMVTIS providers?
Yes. Both were on the DOJ list of approved NMVTIS data providers checked October 26, 2026. VIN Lookup sells ClearVIN’s original report.
Do I need an account to buy a ClearVIN report?
ClearVIN’s terms, read November 6, 2026, say its services require an account registration, and its FAQ recommends one if you order more than one report. VIN Lookup sells the original ClearVIN PDF for $14.99 with no account.
Does ClearVIN or VinAudit include maintenance records?
No. ClearVIN says its reports do not include maintenance records, and VinAudit advertises no service or maintenance records. Ask the seller for invoices.
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.