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A carVertical report provides detailed vehicle history, helping you make informed decisions when buying or selling a used car. In just a few minutes, you can check if a car has been in an accident, had mileage rollbacks, or has other undisclosed issues.

Follow this simple step-by-step guide to get your report.

Step-by-step: How to get a carVertical report

Step 1: Get a VIN

To check a vehicle’s history, you’ll need its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). This unique 17-character code acts like a car’s fingerprint, containing details about its manufacturing and providing access to its history.

You can find the VIN in these common locations:

• Dashboard: Driver’s side near the windshield.
• Driver’s side door pillar: Near the hinge.
• Front end of the frame: Driver’s side, near the wheel well.
• Under the hood: Near the engine block.
• Vehicle registration documents: Registration, insurance, or ownership papers.

2. Create a carVertical account (or log in)

Go to the carVertical website and click Sign Up at the top right corner. You can create an account using your email or sign up with Facebook, Google, or Apple ID.

If you already have an account, click Log In instead.

3. Enter the VIN

Once logged in, go to the homepage and type the VIN of the vehicle you want to check into the Enter VIN number field. Click Get report.

4. Select a report package

Select from available options to check 1, 2, or 3 cars. Pick the package that best suits your needs and click Continue.

5. Enter payment details

On the checkout page, select your preferred payment method. Enter your payment details and click Complete purchase.

6. Explore the vehicle’s history

Your report will be generated in just a few moments. You can view it in your web browser, check it in the carVertical app, or download it as a PDF for future reference.

That’s it!

Already have credits?

If you already have credits, log in to your carVertical account. Once logged in, you can get a new report from any page containing the Enter VIN number field, including the homepage and your profile page.

The system will not ask for payment and will let you use the remaining credits instead.

What happens to unused credits?

Your credits remain valid for 6 months from the date of purchase. If you have leftover credits, log into your account anytime within this period and redeem your reports.

Still have questions? If you need more help understanding how to get a carVertical report, feel free to reach out to our support team – we’ll be happy to assist you!