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Last updated: 2026-10-30

2026 price ranking: prices checked 7 October 2026

Cheapest VIN Check in 2026? Lowest Price of 4 Checked - EUR 8.90 + VAT

Quick answer

Of the 4 services whose public prices we checked on 7 October 2026 (Carlytics, AUTOkm, autoDNA and carVertical), the lowest single-report price is Carlytics: EUR 8.90 + VAT per single report, or EUR 6.63 each + VAT in a three-pack. autoDNA charges EUR 24.99 including taxes (EUR 16.66 each in a three-pack), AUTOkm charges EUR 15.90, and carVertical publishes market-specific single-report and bundle offers: EUR 27.99 on its English price page, where VAT may apply. Sources, coverage and available records can differ between providers; a price difference alone does not establish report quality. Carlytics is our own service.

Start with the free decode; the full report is EUR 8.90 + VAT

Price ranking

Service	Single	Bundle	Tax basis
Carlytics	EUR 8.90 + VAT	EUR 6.63 (3-pack)	+ VAT at your country's rate
AUTOkm	EUR 15.90	–	not stated
autoDNA	EUR 24.99	EUR 16.66 (3-pack)	taxes included
carVertical	EUR 27.99	EUR 17.99 (3-pack)	VAT may apply

Prices as published on each provider's public price page, checked 7 October 2026 (carVertical: its English EU-market page; AUTOkm: the price in its FAQ, which states no VAT basis).

Why is Carlytics so much cheaper?

Carlytics offers a single report for EUR 8.90 + VAT without a subscription. Compare the final price, report quantity and available records for your vehicle; we do not know how carVertical allocates its internal costs.

What you get for EUR 8.90 + VAT

Mileage history from European inspection records (cross-border)
Stolen-vehicle cross-check across multiple national databases
Accident and damage records where available for the VIN (for example salvage and write-off title records, auction damage classifications, and national registry damage markers)
Fair market value estimate
Safety recalls (EU and US)
Running cost estimates
EV battery health and charging cost data (for electric vehicles)
AI web search of the open internet for that specific VIN
Downloadable PDF report

The free preview shows specs, fuel, transmission, factory, and active recalls before you decide whether to pay.

Verdict

Of the 4 services priced on this page on 7 October 2026, Carlytics has the lowest single-report price: EUR 8.90 + VAT, and the three-pack at EUR 6.63 per report + VAT is even more cost-effective when comparing two or three candidate cars. Compare the current total, applicable taxes and report quantity with each provider, including carVertical.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Carlytics include accident and damage data?

Yes. Carlytics reports include accident and damage records (for example salvage and write-off title records, auction damage classifications, and national registry damage markers) where available for the VIN. Coverage varies by vehicle and country, and finding no record is not proof that a car is undamaged.

What is the cheapest VIN check in 2026?

Of the 4 services whose public prices we checked on 7 October 2026 (Carlytics, AUTOkm, autoDNA and carVertical), Carlytics has the lowest single-report price: EUR 8.90 + VAT, still the lowest of the four with VAT added at any EU rate. AUTOkm charges EUR 15.90, autoDNA EUR 24.99 including taxes, and carVertical EUR 27.99 on its English price page (VAT may apply; its prices differ by country). Carlytics also offers a genuinely free decode (make, model, year, engine, fuel, transmission, factory, active recalls) that runs before you spend anything.

Is the EUR 8.90 + VAT Carlytics report a full vehicle history report?

Yes. The EUR 8.90 + VAT report includes mileage history from European inspection records, stolen-vehicle cross-check, accident and damage records where available for the VIN, fair market value estimate, safety recalls (EU and US), running cost estimates, EV battery health and charging cost data for electric vehicles, AI web search for the specific VIN across the open internet, and a downloadable PDF.

How can Carlytics charge EUR 8.90 + VAT when autoDNA charges EUR 24.99 and carVertical EUR 27.99?

Coverage depends on the VIN, country and available records. Providers can use different sources, update schedules and matching methods, so a shared public source does not establish identical reports or accuracy. Carlytics sets its own single-report price of EUR 8.90 + VAT with no subscription; we do not know how other providers allocate their internal costs.

Is there a bundle that goes even cheaper than EUR 8.90 + VAT?

Yes. The Carlytics three-pack is EUR 19.90 + VAT in total, which works out to EUR 6.63 + VAT per report: compare the current total, applicable taxes and number of reports against other offers. Larger packs for dealers go lower still.

Is a cheap VIN check less reliable than an expensive one?

Reviewed 21 September 2026: carVertical offers a free basic VIN decoder. Compare current offers for the same country and report quantity. VIN · carVertical · Check current market offer