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Can You Get a Reliable VIN History Without Paying

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#1 ·
Hey everyone,
So I’m in the market for a used car again and I want to be extra careful this time. Last time I skipped doing a full VIN check and ended up with a car that had hidden water damage big mistake. I’ve been doing some research and I keep coming across paid sites, but I’m wondering if there’s a way to check a VIN for free and still get a good amount of info.

What do you guys recommend as your go-to free VIN lookup sites? I know about the NICB check and I’ve tried iSeeCars, but I’m not sure how accurate or up-to-date that info is. Are there any free tools that give you details like number of previous owners, title issues, or even service records?

Also, is it worth checking VINs on multiple platforms to cross-reference info? Or do most of the good ones pull from the same databases?

Appreciate the help. I’m looking at a 2016 Altima this weekend and want to be armed with as much info as possible.
 
#3 ·
What trim of the 2016 Altima are you looking at? For free VIN checks, NICB and iSeeCars are good for basic details, but they often don’t cover everything like service records or title issues. To get more comprehensive data, it's worth checking out Facebook pages that specialize in used car buying. These pages offer trusted advice, and some even provide discounts on services that give you full vehicle history reports, including details like previous owners and service records.