Vehicle history searches

 

Protect yourself when buying a used car. Find out if the vehicle has previously been reported stolen, written off, or involved in a collision.


Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Reports do not include name and personal information for the vehicle's current and previous owners.
 

CARFAX


Using the Vehicle Identification Number, a CARFAX vehicle history search report provides:


  • Details on whether the vehicle has been reported stolen, rebuilt or salvaged.
  • A chronological look at the number of times the vehicle was registered. 
  • Odometer reading (if reported).

Purchase a report

CarFAX sample report


Cost

  • $31.49 (USD) - Single report
  • $40.49 (USD) - 5 reports











CarProof VERIFIED

 

Provides the following data about cars that are, or have been, registered in Canada:

  • Canadian registration history.
  • Lien search status. 
  • Export data. 
  • Insurance records, which includes any reported insurance claims (except BC). 
  • Odometer reading (if reported)

To obtain vehicle information, please ensure the Vehicle Identification Number you provided is correct, and that the vehicle has previously been registered in Canada.


Purchase a report

CarProof™ VERIFIED Report Information Sheet 

Alberta Vehicle Information Report (VIR)


Learn about a vehicle's history and make an informed decision before buying or selling a vehicle previously registered in Alberta. Find out:

  • Whether there's a lien on the vehicle (no details provided).
  • The odometer reading (if reported). 
  • Vehicle registration history.

The VIR provides information about a vehicle's history for Alberta only.


If the vehicle identification number provided is incorrect, or if the vehicle has never been registered in Alberta, you will be charged for the VIR even though you will not obtain results.


Purchase a report

VIR report sample

VIR Information Sheet


 

In order to renew or register your car and plates, you must be a member in good standing with the AMA, CAA or AAA. Not a member? Join AMA now.

 

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