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Our data comes from over 900 trusted sources, including state registries, law enforcement agencies, service records, and other databases. Each report may contain different sections depending on the data available for a specific vehicle.

Below is an overview of the key sections that may appear in your report. You can also check a sample report to see what's typically included and how it looks.

What information is included in a carVertical report?

1. Accident and damage history

This section lists reported accidents, their severity, and repair costs to help you assess the vehicle’s condition. Additionally, the Assessment card highlights cases where there are signs of possible accidents, such as repair cost estimations or body shop evaluations.

2. Odometer readings

This section displays recorded odometer readings to detect potential rollbacks and ensure the vehicle's mileage is accurate.

3. Theft records

This section verifies if the car has been reported stolen in various databases worldwide.

4. Ownership history

This section shows previous ownership history, including how many owners the car has had.

5. Title check

This section shows previous title branding (e.g., salvage, rebuilt, junk) that may signal past severe damage (for the vehicles used or registered in the US).

6. Vehicle specifications and equipment

This section lists the vehicle’s original factory specifications, such as engine type, fuel consumption, and dimensions.

7. Market value

This section provides an estimated market price based on current trends to help you determine if a vehicle is fairly priced.

8. Safety and recalls

This section lists official safety ratings and recalls related to the vehicle.

9. Photos

This section displays historical images of the vehicle when available, helping you spot previous damage or modifications.

10. Financial and legal status

This section shows details about any financial or legal issues associated with the vehicle. This can include financial restrictions, e.g., leases, and legal information, such as the last technical inspection (and its result) and scrap overview.

11. Purpose

This section indicates if the car was used as a taxi, rental, or fleet vehicle, which can impact wear and tear.

12. Emissions

This section details the vehicle’s emissions rating, which can be important for environmental regulations and fuel efficiency.

13. Timeline

This section provides a chronological overview of the vehicle’s history, including ownership changes, inspections, and major events.

Why some data may be missing from the report?

Not all sections may appear in every carVertical report. Here’s why:

• Some events are never officially reported – If an accident, repair, or mileage update wasn’t logged in a database, it won’t be included in the report.
• Data availability varies by country – Some countries restrict access to certain vehicle data.
• Newer or less-documented vehicles – A recently manufactured vehicle or one without a recorded history may have limited data available.
• Administrative errors or reporting inconsistencies from data providers can affect the depth of the report.
• The vehicle may have a clean history – If no damage, theft, or odometer fraud has been reported, the report will confirm that no issues were found.

Still have questions? If you need more help understanding the information in carVertical reports, feel free to reach out to our support team – we’ll be happy to assist you!