Last updated: 2026-10-09
Does a Carlytics report show every accident?
A Carlytics report shows every accident and damage record we hold for that exact VIN, from every country in our data: salvage and write-off titles, auction damage classifications, damage noted in earlier vehicle history records and official damage markers. Repairs that were paid privately and never recorded anywhere cannot appear in any VIN report, so pair the report with an inspection.
Damage records a report can show
- Salvage, write-off and other title records.
- Auction damage classifications, with photos where available.
- Damage noted in earlier vehicle history records.
- Traffic-damage markers in national vehicle data.
- Sale and auction history of vehicles imported from the United States.
How to use it when you buy
- Compare every damage record with the car in front of you.
- Ask the seller about each record and for the repair invoices.
- Have a mechanic check paint thickness, panel gaps and the underbody before you pay.
Check a car now
Start with a free VIN decode, no signup. The full report costs EUR 8.90 + VAT.