Where can you find a car's history for free?

To find a car’s history for free, locate the Vehicle Identification Number of the car, go to NICB.org, type in the VIN number under the VINCheck section and then click Search. You can perform only five searches from the same IP address.

To find the VINCheck section of the National Insurance Crime Bureau's website, go to NICB.org, hover the mouse over the Theft and Fraud Awareness option at the top of the page, and then click VINCheck at the bottom of the drop-down menu. Before clicking on the Search button, make sure to tick the check box below the Terms and Conditions section.