Get the full Carfax report for any car by VIN
Before buying a used car, get its full Carfax report by VIN — accidents, mileage, ownership changes and more. Covers USA, Canada, Europe and Asia. 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, Europe and Asia — 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
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, Canada, Europe and Asia, 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.
Where do I find the VIN on a car?
The VIN is usually found on the dashboard near the windshield (visible from outside on the driver's side), on the driver's door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration and insurance documents.
Which countries are covered?
CFax covers vehicles from the USA, Canada, Europe (EU countries) and parts of Asia. Simply enter the VIN to see whether data is available for your specific vehicle.
How much does a vehicle history report cost?
Reports start at just a few dollars each. Buying report packages reduces the cost per report significantly. View all packages →