Car Alpha — Free VIN Lookup & Smart Report

Instant, free VIN lookup with recalls, specs, and AI guidance.

• Powered by official NHTSA data for VIN decoding & recalls
• Action‑focused: clear next steps with trusted providers
• 100% free — we earn via partners, never from you

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We only use your VIN to fetch public specs & recall info. No storage.

Ask Car Alpha AI — try: “Any recalls for this VIN?”, “Is warranty worth it for a 2015 Civic?”, “Cheapest insurance for an EV?”, “Repair estimate for brakes?”, “Best loan/refi options?”

Everything you need — in one clean report

VIN Decode

Official NHTSA VIN specs: make, model, year, engine, trim, build plant, and more.

Recall Check

Known recalls by make/model/year with NHTSA references so you can fix them free at the dealer.

AI Guidance

Plain‑English guidance + affiliate actions that actually help.

About Car Alpha

Who we are

Car Alpha is a consumer‑first automotive intelligence project. We believe vital car data should be fast, free, and easy to understand. We don’t sell your information or gate basic safety data behind paywalls. We earn by recommending helpful next steps — insurance savings, fair‑price warranties, mechanic estimates, refinancing options, and reputable marketplaces — only when you choose to click.

What we offer

Instant, free VIN decode powered by official sources
Make/Model/Year recall checks with NHTSA references
Plain‑English AI guidance tailored to your vehicle
Clear, optional actions with trusted partners — never required
No accounts, no emails, no storage of your VIN

Privacy Policy

We do not collect or store VINs, search queries, or report outputs. Basic, anonymous analytics may measure usage to improve reliability. If you click a partner link, you will be subject to that partner’s policies. We never sell personal data.

Terms

Car Alpha provides general information sourced from public datasets and partners and does not guarantee completeness or fitness for a particular purpose. Always verify details with a qualified professional. By using this site you agree that Car Alpha is not liable for decisions made based on this information.