Comparison
CheapVins vs ClearVin: Which cheap Carfax wins?
ClearVin pulls from NMVTIS and auction sources, delivers a non-Carfax report. The price is lower than AutoCheck but higher than our single Carfax.
Pricing current as of 2026. Verify current pricing on each provider's site before you buy.
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | CheapVins | ClearVin |
|---|---|---|
| Price per single report | ✓$7.99 | $14.99 single, discounted packs |
| Volume pricing | 5 for $28 ($5.60 each), 17 for $79 ($4.65 each) | Yes |
| Report type | ✓Official Carfax PDF | Not a Carfax report |
| Delivery speed | Under 2 minutes | Instant |
| Subscription required | No, one-time payment | Not clearly posted |
| Refund policy | ✓Money-back if VIN returns no data or delivery > 24h | Refund if no data |
| Dashboard for repeat buyers | ✓Yes, credits never expire | No |
Our verdict
If you want the Carfax PDF, use CheapVins. If you specifically want auction photos (ClearVin has decent coverage), ClearVin may complement a Carfax rather than replace it.
ClearVin pros
- +Decent auction photo coverage
- +No subscription
ClearVin cons
- −Not a Carfax
- −More expensive per report than ours
Our cheap Carfax pricing
Flat per-report pricing. One-time payment. No subscription.
Single Report
$7.99
1 Report
Save $37.00 vs $44.99 retail
Your credits never expire
One-time purchase · No subscription
- Avoid hidden accident damage
- Verify odometer tampering
- Check for flood/salvage titles
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Get 1 Report NowPrivate Buyer
$28
5 Reports
Save $11.95 vs buying individually
Your credits never expire
One-time purchase · No subscription
- Avoid hidden accident damage
- Verify odometer tampering
- Check for flood/salvage titles
Secure checkout
Money-back guarantee
One-time purchase · Secure checkout
Get 5 Reports NowFlipper
$79
17 Reports
Save $56.83 vs buying individually
Your credits never expire
One-time purchase · No subscription
- Avoid hidden accident damage
- Verify odometer tampering
- Check for flood/salvage titles
Secure checkout
Money-back guarantee
One-time purchase · Secure checkout
Get 17 Reports NowSkip ClearVin. Get your Carfax for $7.99.
Official Carfax PDF in under 2 minutes. Published refund policy. Dashboard for repeat buyers.