Price against the market
Most listings carry a deal rating, and used and certified listings show the market price range, so an overpriced car stands out in the list.
Used, new and certified cars near you
Shop used cars near you, then check the VIN
Search dealer listings by ZIP code, see how each asking price compares with the market, filter out cars with reported accidents or salvage history, and open a free VIN check on any car before you call the dealer.
- Deal rating on most listings, from Great deal to Above market
- Filters for no accidents, one owner and no salvage history
- Free VIN check on every listing
Browse cars for sale
Start with the filters most shoppers reach for. Every search can be narrowed further by price, mileage, year, color, drivetrain and features.
What every search shows you
Context a dealer listing leaves out, before you click into it.
History filters
Hide cars with reported accidents, frame damage or salvage history, or show only one-owner and personal-use cars and listings with a free history report.
A VIN check on every car
Each listing carries its VIN. Open it in VINDecoded for specs, factory equipment, recalls, owner complaints and crash-test ratings.
Favorites and saved searches
Favorite the cars you like and save a search to come back to it. Sign in to see them on your other devices.
Once you’ve found one
Save a car from the search and VINDecoded helps you check it, price it and buy it.
Keep a shortlist
Add the cars you’re considering to your shopping garage, with your notes, a target price and the next step for each one.
Run a Deal Check
See local comparable listings, the car’s market value and its listing history, then get a target price, negotiation notes, an out-the-door worksheet and a message to send the dealer.
Inspect it on the lot
A guided walk-around checklist for the test drive, with the car’s recalls and common owner complaints marked where to look.
Read the history
Order a CARFAX or VinAudit report for the accident, title, odometer and ownership records a listing can’t show.
How car shopping works on VINDecoded
Search near you
Enter a ZIP code, pick a distance and a make, or start from a body style, budget or deal rating.
Narrow it down
Filter by price, mileage, year, history and features, and save the cars worth a second look.
Check before you call
Open the VIN check, run a Deal Check and use the walk-around checklist before you sign anything.
Car shopping questions
Does VINDecoded sell cars?
No. The cars are dealer listings near you, and you contact and buy from the dealer. VINDecoded adds deal ratings, history filters and a VIN check so you can compare cars before you call.
Is car shopping on VINDecoded free?
Yes. Searching, filtering, saving cars and the VIN check on any listing cost nothing, and you don’t need an account to search. Market value, listing history and Deal Check use credits, and new accounts start with free credits. CARFAX and VinAudit history reports are sold separately.
What does the deal rating mean?
It compares the asking price with the market price for similar cars: Great deal, Good deal, Fair price or Above market. Most listings have one; a car without enough market data shows none. Used and certified listings also show the market price range.
Can I find used cars with no accidents?
Yes. Filter for no accidents reported, one owner, personal use only, no frame damage or no salvage history, or for listings that include a free history report. The filters use the history reported for each listing, and an empty record isn’t proof of a clean past, so check the VIN and have the car inspected.
How far from me can I search?
Enter a ZIP code and choose 25, 50, 100, 250 or 500 miles. Without a ZIP code, the search starts near your approximate location.
What does the VIN check show for a listing?
Open any listing’s VIN to see the car’s specifications and factory equipment, NHTSA recalls, owner complaints and crash-test ratings. A free account adds market value, listing history and an accident check.
Already found a car somewhere else?
Paste the VIN from any listing to see its specs, recalls, owner complaints and crash-test ratings before the test drive.
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