VINorNOT - Free VIN Scanner & Vehicle History

VINorNOT

Free VIN scanner. Full vehicle history.

Scan any VIN with your phone's camera. Decode, recalls, and deep history search — all free.

100% Free — No Account Needed

Scan a VIN

NHTSA decode is free. Deep scan uses a free Groq API key.

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VINs Scanned & Counting

How It Works

Scan the VINFREE

Point your camera at any VIN — dashboard, door jamb, registration, or title. AI reads the 17-character VIN instantly.

Instant DecodeFREE

NHTSA federal database decodes year, make, model, engine, trim, manufacturing plant, and checks for open recalls. No API key needed.

Deep Scan (Optional)FREE

AI searches the web for theft reports, accident history, auction records, title issues, lemon law buybacks, and more.

Why Pay for Vehicle History?

$44.99

CarFax per report

$24.99

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What You Get — Free

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Camera VIN Reader

AI reads VINs from any surface

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Full Decode

Year, make, model, engine, trim

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Recall Alerts

NHTSA open recall check

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Theft Check

Stolen vehicle database search

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Accident History

Total loss and damage reports

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Auction Records

Copart, IAAI, Manheim history

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Title Check

Salvage, flood, lemon law

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Odometer Check

Rollback and discrepancy flags

Built For

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Car Buyers

Check before you buy

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Dealers

Scan the whole lot

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Auctions

Know what you're bidding on

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Mechanics

Verify parts and specs

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Lenders

Pre-screen collateral

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Insurance

Quick vehicle verification

Complete Privacy by Design

There is no VINorNOT server. This is a static site on Cloudflare's CDN. Your phone talks directly to the NHTSA API (free, federal) and Groq AI (your key). We never see your VIN scans, your API key, or your results.

Don't take our word for it — open Developer Tools → Network tab and see for yourself.

Get Started in 30 Seconds

Basic Scan — No Setup Needed

Type any VIN and get a full NHTSA decode + recall check instantly. No API key, no account, no nothing.

Camera + Deep Scan — Get a Free API Key

For camera scanning and Deep Scan, get a free key at console.groq.com. Takes 30 seconds.

Install as an App

VINorNOT works as a standalone app on your phone — no app store needed. Scan VINs right from your home screen.

iPhone (Safari)

1. Open this site in Safari
2. Tap the Share button (square with arrow)
3. Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen"
4. Tap Add

Android (Chrome)

1. Open this site in Chrome
2. Tap the three dots menu (top right)
3. Tap "Add to Home screen" or "Install app"
4. Tap Install

Works on all modern browsers. Camera and vibration support on Chrome Android and Safari iOS.

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How Deep Scan Works

Deep Scan uses AI-powered web search to find publicly available vehicle history — the same information you could find with hours of Googling, compressed into 20 seconds.

It searches:

Stolen vehicle databases (NICB, public records)
Auction history (Copart, IAAI, Manheim)
Accident and total loss reports
Salvage, flood, and rebuilt title records
Lemon law buybacks and manufacturer recalls
Odometer discrepancy reports
NHTSA complaints for the specific model year

VINorNOT is not affiliated with CarFax, AutoCheck, or any vehicle history provider. Results are based on publicly available information and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Always obtain a professional inspection and official vehicle history report before purchasing a vehicle. Deep Scan is an informational tool only — treat results as leads, not facts.