Comparison
CheapVins vs Bumper: Which cheap Carfax wins?
Bumper uses a $1 trial that rolls into a monthly subscription. Reports pull from NMVTIS and other public sources, not Carfax. For buyers who need one report, the subscription model is a bad fit.
Pricing current as of 2026. Verify current pricing on each provider's site before you buy.
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | CheapVins | Bumper |
|---|---|---|
| Price per single report | ✓$7.99 | $1 trial, then $19.99 to $29.99 monthly subscription |
| Volume pricing | ✓5 for $28 ($5.60 each), 17 for $79 ($4.65 each) | Not clearly posted |
| Report type | ✓Official Carfax PDF | Not a Carfax report |
| Delivery speed | Under 2 minutes | Instant |
| Subscription required | ✓No, one-time payment | Yes |
| Refund policy | ✓Money-back if VIN returns no data or delivery > 24h | Must cancel subscription before trial ends |
| Dashboard for repeat buyers | Yes, credits never expire | Yes |
Our verdict
For a single report, CheapVins at $7.99 is cheaper than Bumper's subscription and gives you the actual Carfax PDF. No recurring charge, no cancellation to remember.
Bumper pros
- +Low trial price
- +Includes some data Carfax doesn't
Bumper cons
- −Subscription auto-renews
- −Not a Carfax report
- −Users must remember to cancel
Our cheap Carfax pricing
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$7.99
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$28
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- Verify odometer tampering
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$79
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Save $56.83 vs buying individually
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- Avoid hidden accident damage
- Verify odometer tampering
- Check for flood/salvage titles
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Official Carfax PDF in under 2 minutes. Published refund policy. Dashboard for repeat buyers.