VIN Number Lookup
Enter a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to access available vehicle history information from public records and databases.
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What a VIN report covers
Avoid lemons, salvage titles and rolled-back odometers.
Vehicle
Specs & trim
Year, make, model, engine and factory options.
Odometer history
Mileage readings over time to spot rollbacks.
Open recalls
Unrepaired safety recalls from manufacturers.
History
Accidents & damage
Reported collisions, flood and fire damage.
Title brands
Salvage, rebuilt, lemon and junk titles.
Ownership
Number of owners and type of use.
Used cars hide surprises
A VIN check is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Used cars have a hidden issue
Odometer-fraud cases yearly (est.)
Characters in every modern VIN
To decode a VIN
Illustrative figures for demonstration purposes.
Three steps to a clear answer
Find the VIN
Check the dashboard, door jamb or registration.
Enter it
Paste the 17 characters into the search box.
Review the history
See title, damage and mileage records.
Why check a VIN
Avoid salvage titles
Spot cars that were written off.
Catch odometer fraud
Compare mileage records over time.
Negotiate better
Use the history to agree a fair price.
Stay safe
Find open recalls before you drive.
Before you shake hands
Run a VIN check whenever money is about to change hands.
- Buying from a private seller
- Checking a dealer's claims
- Selling your own car with confidence
- Verifying an insurance claim
Where the information comes from
We only compile information that is already publicly available or lawfully licensed. We never hack, scrape private accounts or access sealed records.
Public records
Court filings, property deeds, business registrations and other records published by government bodies.
Directories
White pages, business listings and other publicly listed contact directories.
Social & web profiles
Profiles and posts that people have chosen to make publicly visible online.
Breach indexes
Aggregated indexes of known data breaches, used to flag exposure without revealing passwords.
Telecom data
Carrier, line type and numbering-plan information that identifies how a number is registered.
Licensed data partners
Commercial data providers who supply records under license and applicable law.
Worldwide data coverage
Search phone numbers, emails and names across 190+ countries, on every major continent.
*Coverage shows the share of searches in each region that return at least one data point. Illustrative figures.
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Frequently asked questions
Where do I find the VIN?
On the lower driver-side windshield, the driver door jamb, or your registration and insurance documents.
Is Heyroles legal to use?
Yes. Heyroles compiles information that is already publicly available or lawfully licensed. You agree not to use results for purposes regulated by the FCRA such as employment, tenancy or credit decisions.
Will the person know I searched for them?
No. Searches are confidential. We never contact, alert or notify the person or number you look up.
How much does it cost?
Choose a membership for unlimited searches. See the pricing page for current plans. Every plan can be cancelled at any time from your account.
How do I cancel?
Log in and open Account → Subscription, or use the cancellation page. You keep access until the end of the period you've already paid for.