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How to get a free carVertical report

Karolis Bareckas

Karolis Bareckas

Checking a car’s history online is a bulletproof way to avoid vehicles with manipulated mileage and hidden damages. In this article, we’ll explain how to get a free carVertical report and mitigate the risk of getting a bad deal.

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What is a carVertical car history report?

carVertical car history report is a collection of historical records about a used car, which can help you decide if it’s a good deal. Buying a used car without inspecting its past can be risky, as sellers may hide (or not know) important information about a vehicle.

A carVertical car history report can tell you:

Whether you get a free car history report from the seller (or dealership) or a paid car history report from carVertical yourself, it will give you a comprehensive overview of a vehicle’s past with all the available information collected from over 900 databases.

How to get a free car history report from carVertical

1. Get a free carVertical report by asking the seller to give you one

Since car history reports have become increasingly popular in the last decade, many buyers provide free carVertical reports themselves. This may be mentioned in the ad to create a sense of trust and attract potential buyers. Otherwise, you can ask the seller directly.

2. Buy from our partner dealerships to get a free carVertical report

carVertical partner dealerships take the quality of their cars seriously and provide buyers with carVertical free car history check to enhance transparency.

carVertical flags at Veho dealership

Usually such dealers have carVertical flags or other brand material on their premises, signifying a partnership with our company. All the cars they sell are accompanied by a free car history report, so you can quickly explore the history of multiple cars you’re interested in.

3. Look for carVertical badges and integrations in online marketplaces and classified ad portals

carVertical trust badge on partners’ website
Source: Autojuta

When browsing online car marketplaces and classified ad portals, look for the carVertical logo in the ad. This means the dealership has a partnership with our company. When buying a car from such dealers, you’ll get a free carVertical report beforehand to see a vehicle’s historical records.

How does a carVertical vehicle history report help when buying a used car?

Acquiring a full carVertical history report may suggest to you if that car is worth the bargain. Classified ad portals are full of vehicles with questionable history, making it hard to find a model in good condition.

carVertical sample report

Instead of wasting time and meeting every seller in person, you can check the VIN number of all the cars you’re interested in and decide whether they meet your criteria. If a vehicle has a clean history, you can arrange a test drive with the seller and see the car in person.

In a carVertical history report, you can discover:

  • mileage discrepancies
  • past damages
  • theft records
  • ownership changes
  • photos
  • technical specifications
  • and more

This way, you can easily verify all the information in a car ad. If the seller claims that the car has 100,000 km on the odometer, but the report says that the mileage was clocked, you can walk away or negotiate a lower price.

Example of a damage record in carVertical report

It’s normal for a car to suffer damages every few years. However, knowing the damage value the vehicle has experienced can help you make a decision. Nobody wants a car that has been in a severe accident, which may also be unsafe to drive and require extensive repairs in the long run.

The price for a car history report is not steep compared to the financial losses you may suffer if you buy a car in poor condition. Nobody wants to overpay for a vehicle with manipulated mileage or visit a mechanic to fix hidden damages that may have been exposed by a simple VIN number check.

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Karolis Bareckas

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Karolis Bareckas

Karolis is an automotive writer focusing on the industry part of things. His goal is to educate readers and foster transparency in the used car market. With a passion for storytelling and extensive experience writing in a variety of fields, Karolis enjoys sharing his knowledge and spreading the word about automotive and tech topics. He’s also a a big fan of muscle cars and long road trips.