Frequently asked questions
What is Vingeo?
An independent VIN-check service. You enter a 17-character VIN; we return a report built from archived Copart and IAAI auction listings plus official NHTSA databases: auction sale records, yard photos, declared damage, odometer at sale, factory specifications, and open recalls.
Which vehicles will have an auction record?
Vehicles that passed through Copart or IAAI auctions — that covers the large majority of US salvage-title vehicles, many theft recoveries, and many fleet and lease returns. If the VIN never went through those auctions, the report still shows NHTSA specifications and recalls and states plainly that no auction record was found.
Where do the photos come from, and how long do they last?
They are the photos taken at the auction yard for the listing. Vingeo archives them on our own servers the first time a VIN is looked up, so they remain available permanently — including after the original listing is removed.
Is Vingeo an NMVTIS provider? Do you show title chains or liens?
No. Vingeo is not an NMVTIS data provider and does not show state-by-state title chains, lien records, or police theft registries. What we do show is the sale document declared at auction (for example “Salvage (Idaho)”), which is where most title brands first become public. Every section of the report names its source.
How current is the data?
Auction records are captured live on first lookup and then archived forever. Recalls and factory specifications are queried from NHTSA at the moment you open the report.
What does a report cost?
Reports are free during the launch period. Planned pricing is per-report with no subscription; existing archived reports will stay accessible.
Can I look up a license plate instead of a VIN?
Not yet — plate-to-VIN resolution requires state DMV registry access we don't currently have. The VIN is on the dashboard, the door jamb, the registration document, and almost every online listing.
Do you cover motorcycles and Canadian vehicles?
Yes. Copart and IAAI list motorcycles and operate Canadian branches, and NHTSA data covers both. Use the same search box for any 17-character VIN.
A report shows wrong or outdated information. What should I do?
Contact us with the VIN and what looks wrong. Auction data is shown exactly as the listing declared it; if the source was wrong we will label it rather than silently edit history.