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Karolis Bareckas

We’re excited to introduce our latest update – a one-page PDF summary of the carVertical report. It’s designed to make information easier to share and understand, while remaining just as trustworthy.

Don't risk your safety - check it with carVertical first

Looks can be deceiving!

 is a comprehensive tool to evaluate a car’s condition, often containing many pages. But what if you need a short summary of a report that would fit on one page? Here’s where the PDF one-pager comes into play.

download the full report or get a summary

. It includes only what matters most to your customers: specs, damage records, theft status, odometer readings – all on one easy-to-share page.

What value does a PDF one-pager bring to business clients?

Having the key details clearly presented on one page translates into benefits not only for your business but also for your clients:

 You can quickly access key insights without reading the entire report and skimming through each section.

 A PDF one-pager is a lightweight document that is great for printing. You can stick it on windshields, so buyers can get familiar with the main historical facts about the vehicle they’re interested in.

 Complex data is structured in a digestible format for all users. All the most important car facts laid out on one page.

. You can quickly refer to the one-pager whenever you need to revisit important information, whether you’re on a call, in a meeting, or reviewing the car's history before finalizing a sale.

Having a one-pager means you can offer your clients a clear overview that makes it easy for them to understand the key details.

How to get a report summary in a one-page PDF

To get a report summary in PDF, follow these steps:

4. That’s it! Your download will start automatically.

Avoid costly problems by checking a vehicle's history. Get a report instantly!

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Why should I use a one-page PDF summary instead of the full report?

Is the one-page PDF summary just as reliable as the full report?

One page, all the facts: a new way to use carVertical reports

Renata Liubertaitė

If manually buying reports every month isn't your idea of fun, why not make things easier? With the newly updated 

, you can set it up once and leave the rest to us, ensuring you'll have access to them whenever you need.

Learn about what we've improved, how subscriptions can benefit you, and how to ensure you never have to worry about refilling credits again.

Check any VIN to learn a vehicle's history!

Afraid of buying a wreck?

A carVertical subscription is a service designed to ensure you always have access to our reports. Instead of manually reordering when credits run out, you can choose a subscription plan that renews automatically every month (or sooner if needed).

Depending on your needs, you can purchase a carVertical subscription package of 

 from the purchase date and are renewed every billing day.

Auto refill: forget about tracking your credits

As part of our updated subscriptions, we’ve added a new auto refill functionality.

If your credits reach 0 before the renewal date and the auto-refill feature is enabled, they will be automatically refilled based on your subscription plan. Note that this will also adjust your billing date to match the refill date.

The auto refill ensures you no longer need to manually enter your payment information to top up your credits, so you'll always have enough to generate a report whenever you need one.

activating the toggle button on your subscription page.

If you’re already using (or have ever used) our subscription service, you’ll notice 

a few other improvements in addition to the new auto refill functionality:

 Once buried in the Settings, subscription details and management are now conveniently accessible from the side and drop-down menus (

 You can add a new card, edit your payment details, and set a new default card directly on the subscriptions page.

 You can cancel your subscription anytime on the subscriptions page (no strings attached). After canceling the subscription, credits remain available until the next billing date.

 If you wish to reactivate your most recent subscription plan, you can do so on the 

If you need more information on setting up a carVertical subscription, read our Help Center entry for 

How can you benefit from a carVertical subscription?

A carVertical subscription can benefit car buyers and sellers who require ongoing access to accurate vehicle data. 

Instantly check a vehicle’s history whenever you need it

Eliminate the need to refill credits manually or with the help of our team by enabling auto refill

Improve the process of checking vehicle histories, whether you're buying, selling, or simply researching

With a carVertical subscription, managing your vehicle information is simple. No more manual data entry – just easy access to reliable vehicle reports whenever you need them.

Can I choose my subscription plan?

What happens if I run out of credits before the renewal day?

Are there any limits to the number of reports I can generate?

Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Never run out of vehicle reports with carVertical subscriptions

Evaldas Zabitis

Generating a history report on carVertical takes just a minute, but that time adds up when you need to check multiple vehicles. That's why we've introduced a new feature that lets you generate up to 10 reports at once, saving you time and simplifying the process.

Reveal them all! Just enter a VIN code and click the button:

Used cars have dark secrets

We wanted to make carVertical more convenient for those checking multiple vehicles at once. That’s why we created the new 

, which is perfect for used car sellers and dealerships that provide history reports with their cars, as well as individuals checking cars in bulk.

Thanks to this feature, you can simply paste in a list of VIN numbers or enter them individually. And the best thing is that 

all these reports will be generated as quickly as you’d be generating one report – in about a minute

This feature isn’t exclusive to dealerships or used car sellers – even a regular car buyer can check multiple vehicles more conveniently now.

Once you have your VINs ready, generating history reports for them is simple. Just go to “

,” and type or paste your VINs into the “

You can enter up to 10 VINs in this field, and each VIN can be separated by commas or spaces. Remember that a VIN number must be 17 characters long. Click “

And that’s it! All your generated VINs will appear in the “

” part of the page in the same amount of time it takes to generate 1 report. Multiple VIN check is available for both businesses and individuals

Checking multiple VINs at once can save time in many situations for both used car buyers and sellers. Here are a few common scenarios where this feature can come in handy.

Used car dealers frequently purchase vehicles in bulk from online auctions to secure better deals and reduce transportation costs. With more buyers now checking a car’s history before making a purchase, dealers also need to ensure each vehicle has a clean record.

From now on, you can simply drop all the VINs in one place and 

 faster. Moreover, there’s also an option to download these reports in PDF format, allowing you to print them to provide transparency and gain trust when reselling these cars.

When buying a used car, most people typically narrow their options to 4-5 vehicles, and a quick history check is often the final step before contacting sellers. Instead of entering, generating, and checking each report one by one, this feature lets you input all the VINs in one place and generate the reports with just a single click.

Does it take more time to generate several reports?

Is this feature available to everyone?

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A new way to generate history reports – check up to 10 cars at once

Every car has a story, but not all of them are easy to uncover. That's why we’ve spent 2024 making our reports smarter and easier to use, all while helping drivers and dealers better understand used car markets with insightful research.

Curious about our key achievements in 2024? Take a look at what we were up to last year!

Report features and improvements – more than just vehicle history

VIN checks go far beyond uncovering a car’s history. In 2024, we made real progress towards creating reports that provide users with a much richer insight into the cars they buy and sell. Here’s a look at the new features we introduced over the past year.

At carVertical, we’re always exploring new ways to enhance our services, and the 

 is a great addition to our vehicle history reports. This advanced AI model analyses historical photos of the car, alerting users to potential damage. 

You’ll find the AI photo analysis conveniently in the Damage section of the report.

We’ve also enhanced this section further by upgrading car models from 2D to 3D. This improvement provides a clearer, more intuitive way to understand the extent of a car’s damage.

As climate change leads to an increase in flooding worldwide, thousands of cars are being affected each year. 

A vehicle with water damage is something no one wants in their garage

 helps identify if a car was in a flood-affected area. While this doesn’t guarantee the car was damaged, it’s a strong signal that a water damage inspection is crucial.

Have you ever wondered how safe a particular car model is for drivers, passengers, and other road users? With our latest update, 

 from trusted assessment programmes like EURO NCAP directly within the report.

Safety section now includes vital information on recalls, too.

 Users can view when a recall was issued, its status (solved, unsolved, or unknown), the date, and a brief description, giving a complete overview of the car’s safety history.

Keeping up with proper car maintenance can be a challenge for both seasoned drivers and those new to the road. To make things easier, we’ve introduced

 a new section called Maintenance schedule

This section provides recommendations on when future maintenance should be performed and highlights which parts need servicing. When buying a car, understanding its past maintenance and upcoming jobs is crucial to avoid unexpected costs down the line.

We try to go beyond the basics to provide valuable insights. 

In the Odometer section, users can compare a vehicle’s mileage against the typical mileage of that model.

 For example, cargo vans generally rack up higher mileage, so a much lower figure might be a red flag worth looking into further.

Vehicle inactivity is another key insight. This feature highlights when a car may not have been in use, prompting buyers to verify the reasons with the seller. Understanding whether inactivity was due to damage or other factors can offer important clues about a car’s condition.

A car that has passed through multiple countries or owners could be hiding some unwelcome surprises. That’s why 

we introduced the Ownership section, which reveals how many owners the car has had and how many countries it’s travelled through

Making carVertical more user-friendly for individuals and businesses

In 2024, we also introduced a range of updates to enhance the user experience, simplifying navigation for both personal and business users. Here’s an overview of the key improvements.

 Allows businesses to generate PDF reports seamlessly using carVertical’s API.

carVertical subscriptions and My subscription page.

 Instead of manually reordering when credits run out, users can choose a subscription plan that renews automatically every month (or sooner if needed). Subscription details are conveniently accessible from the sidebar or drop-down menus. A brand new My subscription section offers options to cancel, reactivate, edit payment methods, and enable auto-refill, all from a single place in the user zone.

. To streamline purchases, users can now save their credit card details at checkout, eliminating the need to re-enter them.

 Users have gained extra protection for their accounts with a one-time password feature. This ensures that only the account owner has access, providing added peace of mind.

 Our redesigned report header packs more information into a compact layout, giving users critical decision-making details both before and after purchasing a report.

 The user zone has been given a fresh new look, enhancing usability for our returning users and redefining how they interact with the platform.

 Checking multiple cars has never been easier! Users can now enter up to 10 VINs at once and receive all the reports with a single click.

What we’ve learned about the used car market – a year in research

Our extensive work with automotive data gives us unique insights into the used car market. It would be a shame to keep these findings to ourselves, wouldn’t it? 

By analysing millions of history reports, we’ve gained a deep understanding of driver habits, market trends, and levels of transparency across different countries

. Here are the key research highlights we shared last year.

. The carVertical Market Transparency Index evaluates the used car market transparency in 30 countries, factoring in odometer clocking, damage history, and import rates.

. This research explores odometer tampering in the used car market, highlighting specific models which are more likely to have their mileage altered.

. An in-depth look at how carVertical creates vehicle history reports by using the VIN to collect data from over 900 sources across 40+ countries.

. A comparative analysis of penalties for odometer fraud, showcasing stark differences between countries. While some impose steep fines and prison sentences, others offer minimal penalties or lack specific regulations.

. Reviewing the average annual car mileage across different European countries and the US.

Last year was just the beginning. At carVertical, we’re constantly looking for new ways to connect with our users through data. This year, we’re gearing up to provide even more data-driven insights in our reports, delivering value to both car buyers and sellers. Backed up by hard facts from over 900 data sources, these updates will make our services even more user-friendly and impactful.

We’re committed to transforming our reports into even better advisors for both individual and business users, while increasing transparency in the used car market. carVertical was born out of frustration with the countless people getting scammed every day.

Buying or selling a car shouldn’t be a stressful experience, but there’s still much work to be done in this ongoing fight for fairness.

carVertical’s 2024 in review: striding towards a better market

The Market Transparency Index is our annual study conducted in 25 countries to determine the level of transparency in their second-hand vehicle markets. We ranked each country and analyzed current market trends by using the following metrics:

Percentage of odometers with falsified readings

Average falsified mileage (in kilometers)

These metrics are essential for understanding market transparency, as they indicate the level of risk for buyers of used cars. The higher these figures are, the lower the level of transparency in the market.

Here are the most (and least) transparent used car markets in Europe.

Used cars have dark secrets 

The UK maintains its position as the most transparent market

Like last year, the UK remains the most transparent used car market among all the countries in our research. Only 2.1% of cars in the UK had falsified mileage, and 17.8% of vehicles had been damaged.

Unlike continental Europe, the UK primarily uses right-hand drive cars. As a result, only 2% of 

 in the UK were imported. Since high import rates are usually associated with higher levels of scams, the UK's peculiar position favors car buyers.

The top 5 most transparent countries also include Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and Sweden. When it comes to clocked cars, Switzerland has a share of 2.1%, followed by Germany (2.8%), Italy (3.5%), and Sweden (4.1%).

In terms of damaged cars, Italy stands out with only 12.6% of damaged cars, followed by Sweden (18.3%), Germany (23.8%), and Switzerland (55.3%).

Car buyers in Western Europe and Scandinavia are less likely to encounter mileage fraud or hidden defects. Stricter laws, newer cars, and other factors ensure that buyers can trust the vehicle’s history and quality more.

Slovenia is the only Central European country that made it to the top 10, which only proves how wide the gap is between different regions in the continent.

Car clocking and hidden damages are still prevalent in Eastern Europe

The least transparent countries in the study were Ukraine, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, and Estonia. These markets also ranked lowest last year. A high proportion of cars with falsified mileage and 

, an aging vehicle fleet, and significant import rates contribute to these markets being considered highly non-transparent and risky.

Since scammers are rarely penalized for falsifying mileage or hiding defects, this harmful practice is likely to persist for a long time.

The highest number of mileage fraud cases among European countries was recorded in Latvia (11.1%) and Ukraine (9.6%). The largest proportion of damaged cars was found in Poland (62.1%), and Slovakia (60.5%).

Eastern European consumers typically have lower purchasing power compared to those in Western Europe. As a result, there’s a high demand for cheaper, used cars rather than new ones. Importers and dealers take advantage of this demand by bringing in older or more damaged vehicles from wealthier European countries and selling them at lower prices.

Ukraine imports the most cars out of all countries in the research (81.1% of all vehicles arrived from abroad), followed by Serbia (77,6%), Bulgaria (77,4%), Estonia (73,3%), and Latvia (69.8%).

While typically buyers in Eastern European countries are more interested in older vehicles, surprisingly, the highest average age of cars checked on carVertical was in Finland – 13.7 years. Lithuania takes the 2nd spot with 12.1 years, followed by the US – 11.1 years.

Central Europe: a midpoint between transparency and risk in the used car market

Central European countries like Slovakia, Hungary, and Czechia were always somewhere in the middle between Western and Eastern European countries. Local markets are far from transparent but the situation is still not as bad as in the Baltics or Balkans.

Among Central European countries, the situation in Slovenia is the best, with 3.7% of clocked vehicles and 30.66% damaged. This allowed the country to rank 7th this year – the same position as last year.

Czechia ranked 14th (4.3% of clocked vehicles and 52.1% damaged), Slovakia came in at 16 (3.1% clocked and 60.5% damaged) and Hungary – 17th (5.4% clocked and 54.9% damaged). Hungary maintained its position from 2023, while Slovakia lost 2 positions.

Compared to Western Europe, the average consumer in Central Europe has less purchasing power and tends to buy used cars instead of new ones. This demand for cheaper vehicles creates a market for older, potentially damaged, or odometer-tampered cars, so buyers should be cautious when picking their next ride to 

42.5% of cars in Czechia were imported from abroad, in Slovakia – 49.2%, and in Hungary – 45%. However, import market share in Central Europe is lower than in Eastern Europe, suggesting why these countries rank higher.

Buying in a risky market? Use carVertical to avoid issues

We can’t choose the level of transparency in our countries, but we can do a lot more to ensure we’re not buying blind. Start by getting a carVertical report!

Our vehicle history reports can give you a lot of useful information about a car’s past, collected from over 900 

Mileage history (and possible odometer rollbacks)

Knowing the history of a vehicle will help you avoid bad deals whether the market is transparent or not. Damages, mileage rollbacks, and other issues will end up costing unsuspecting users a lot more than a report would.

How was the Market Transparency Index calculated?

Our study analyzed vehicle history reports purchased by the company's users between October 2023 and September 2024. The Market Transparency Index was derived using six indicators:

Since these criteria do not equally impact market transparency, different weights were assigned to each factor. For instance, how many kilometers the odometer was falsified is considered more important than the average age of checked cars in a given country.

carVertical’s European Market Transparency Index 2024

Tadas Švenčionis

Clients and business partners often ask us: 

how are carVertical vehicle history reports created?

These questions are understandable – car history reports can turn up some truly unexpected information. Not too long ago, car buyers had to rely on the honesty of sellers and their mechanic’s expertise to get a decent used car.

Well, as much as we’d like to have magical powers, the truth is simpler and more interesting. In this article, we’ll look at how carVertical reports are made.

The VIN: the key to unlocking your vehicle’s history

Almost every car manufactured after 1981 has a 

, which acts as the vehicle’s fingerprint. The VIN is used by various institutions – like the police, insurance companies, and service centers – to record major events in a car’s life. 

Accidents, thefts, mileage checks, ownership changes

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