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eBay Motors now offers free history reports for all eligible vehicles.* Get details about a used car in seconds with an AutoCheck history report and find out if the vehicle has been:
- Stolen, salvaged or rebuilt
- Turned in under a lemon law
- In a flood or hail storm
- In an accident or fire
- A victim of potential odometer rollback
- Used as a rental or fleet vehicle, or as a police car or taxi
Example vehicle history report summary where no issues are found. This appears on the item page.
Example vehicle history report summary where a major issue is found. This appears on the item page.
AutoCheck vehicle history reports include Buyback Protection, guarding you against certain major unreported types of vehicle titles. In addition, all reports include an AutoCheck Score, which shows you how a vehicle measures up against others of the same make and model at a quick glance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a vehicle history report?
Why is a vehicle history report important?
What type of information does AutoCheck provide?
What type of information does AutoCheck not provide?
Do I still need to research the vehicle?
Where did this information come from?
What is an AutoCheck Score?
What does "no history found" mean?
What is a vehicle history report?
A vehicle history report uses a car's unique 17-digit VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) to gather detailed information about the automobile's past. Problems such as major collision damage, odometer rollback, commercial usage, reconstruction from spare parts and other potential issues can be found in a vehicle history report. In addition, the report provides the vehicle's title details, including all ownership transfers and DMV transactions.
Why is a vehicle history report important?
A history report reveals valuable information about the condition and past usage of your vehicle. Potential buyers can use this information to help make their purchasing decision, knowing that there aren't any hidden problems or undisclosed issues with the vehicle.
What type of information does AutoCheck provide?
AutoCheck provides information about the vehicle's title, registration and usage history. Each report displays the results of AutoCheck's comprehensive search for salvage or junk vehicles, damage from hail, flood or fire, mileage discrepancies, odometer rollback and gray market vehicles. AutoCheck also looks for lemon vehicles, vehicles designated as rentals, taxis or fleet usage, abandoned or forfeited vehicles, records of theft and loan/liens that represent ownership interests or unpaid judgments. Accident damage when that information is provided to AutoCheck.
What type of information does AutoCheck not provide?
AutoCheck does not provide the names of or information pertaining to a vehicle's previous owner(s). The federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) prohibits the release of such information for non-permitted uses. AutoCheck may not provide information on every accident a vehicle has been in.
Do I still need to research the vehicle?
Although a vehicle history report is an excellent resource for revealing a vehicle's past usage, it is strongly recommended that potential buyers physically inspect the car or hire a third-party inspection service to evaluate the vehicle's condition.
Where did this information come from?
Information provided in an AutoCheck report comes from hundreds of data sources. These include: State Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMV), auto auctions, Canadian Motor Vehicle Departments, consumer protection agencies, auto dealers and other state agencies. All data acquired from these sources meet either the federally mandated Drivers Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) and/or other industry guidelines.
What is an AutoCheck Score?
The AutoCheck Score is a rating that evaluates all of a vehicle's history data using one convenient score. The AutoCheck Score is based on a 100-point scale for each vehicle. The AutoCheck Score can be used to compare other vehicles, allowing potential buyers to purchase with confidence.
Key factors that determine the AutoCheck Score include:
- Age - The age of the vehicle at the time the report was run.
- Mileage - The number of miles reported for the vehicle at the time the report was run.
- Vehicle Class - AutoCheck vehicle history reports utilize vehicle classes supplied by Automotive News. This list of vehicle makes and models is published annually and is recognized as an industry standard. Examples of vehicle classes include "Sport utility - entry level" and "Mid-range cars - standard".
- AutoCheck Buyback Protection - A vehicle qualifies for AutoCheck Buyback Protection if a certain title brand is found after the vehicle is reported to be free of the brand.
- Number of Owners - The number of owners reported for the vehicle.
- Vehicle Use & Events - Other factors like taxi use, accidents and theft history also affect the AutoCheck Score.
AutoCheck vehicle history reports also provide an AutoCheck Score range for vehicles similar in age and class.
What does "no history found" mean?
"No History Found" indicates that AutoCheck found no information in that category at that particular point in time. This could mean that AutoCheck hasn't yet received that data or it could be an indication of a problem free condition. Vehicles that most often have "no history" available are newer, so AutoCheck may not have received any information yet.
*The following types of vehicles are not eligible for free history reports: vehicles manufactured before 1981, vehicles without a 17-digit vehicle identification number and vehicles that aren't intended for the US market, (such as limited production exotics).
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