# Car History Check: VIN Decoder

> VIN decoder for car history reports, mileage, damage and theft

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.myfreevinapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.myfreevinapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.myfreevinapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** carVertical OU
- **Category:** AUTO\_AND\_VEHICLES
- **Downloads:** 888,567
- **Rating:** 2.75 / 5 (1,727 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2019-12-10
- **Publisher country:** EE
- **Size:** 110 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myfreevinapp)
- **Website:** [https://www.carvertical.com/](https://www.carvertical.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.carvertical.com/privacy-policy](https://www.carvertical.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Car History Check** is a VIN decoder and vehicle history report app for researching used cars, trucks, buses, trailers and other vehicles. Enter a 17-character VIN to access available vehicle details, including production data, engine specifications, transmission type, original equipment and model information.

Review available records for mileage discrepancies, hidden damage, accidents, theft, salvage status, service history, auction records, historical photos and other important vehicle events. Use a VIN lookup to compare a vehicle’s history over time, identify potential issues and make more informed buying decisions or negotiate with greater confidence.

## Rankings

- #73,210 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.myfreevinapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's ability to quickly decode VINs and check car histories, particularly its user-friendly interface and usefulness in avoiding bad vehicle purchases. However, many highlight that free reports are limited, and paid reports can be expensive yet still lack important details like accident or damage history. Some users also complain about the app's scanning functionality and in-app purchase experience. Overall, it is valued for basic checks but criticized for data completeness and pricing.

### Pros

- Allows quick and easy VIN decoding and car history checks.
- Helps identify potential issues like accidents, mileage fraud, theft, and equipment replacements.
- Simple and user-friendly interface that is familiar and clear.
- Useful for people buying used cars to avoid buying lemons or cars with bad history.
- Includes features like expense tracking and reminders for vehicle maintenance.

### Cons

- Basic free reports provide very limited information; much data requires expensive in-app purchases.
- Some users experienced lack of critical information, such as accident history or fire damage, even after paying.
- Certain reviews indicate the app does not scan VINs as expected and may require manual input.
- In-app purchases can be annoying or feel overpriced for the depth of information given.
- Reports sometimes fail to include crucial details, causing users to doubt reliability.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.myfreevinapp)