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The vehicle, decoded
Understand the engine, drivetrain, body style and manufacturer details behind the VIN.
VEHICLE INTELLIGENCE FOR CANADA
A clearer view.
A smarter car buy.
The listing tells one story. Get the facts, the questions, and a plan for what comes next.
Explore a sample reportBuyer Report · $19.99 CAD
Look closer. Buy with perspective.
Built on public data fromTransport CanadaNHTSAFuelEconomy.govSee our sources
LESS GUESSWORK. MORE PERSPECTIVE.Big purchase.
Big purchase.
Better questions.
Car shopping is complicated enough. We bring the useful details together so you can focus on the right ones.
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Safety, in context
Explore Canadian and U.S. recall campaigns, crash-test ratings and owner-reported concerns.
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Your next steps, clear
Turn the research into focused questions, an inspection plan and a practical fuel budget.
MORE CONFIDENCE IN THE NUMBERA verified price.
A verified price.
A clearer perspective.
Your Buyer Report will include a Canada Drives verified market guide price, valid for 7 days.* Bring a useful price reference to the conversation.
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Days of price perspective*
Canada Drives verified market guide price, with the issue date, expiry and terms alongside it.
* The partner connection and final terms are pending. No valuation or purchase offer is supplied in this preview. Purchasing opens when the complete report is ready.
THE PRISM BUYER REPORTDon’t just collect data.
Don’t just collect data.
Know what to do with it.
From recall follow-ups to your mechanic’s checklist, get a report made for the moment before you say yes.
Evidence with a source you can checkAdvice shaped around your mileage and provinceA clean, printable report to take with you
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YOUR BUYER BRIEF
The right questions.
Before the test drive.
Recall follow-upAsk a dealer to verify completion by VIN.
01Inspection prioritiesGive your mechanic a focused checklist.
02Fuel budgetUse your driving distance and local price.
03One vehicle. One payment. Save your PDF.
START FREE. GO DEEPER WHEN YOU’RE READY.
Clarity without the commitment.
Transparent pricing. No recurring charges. No surprises.
START WITH THE FACTS
Free VIN Check
$0always free
Get to know the vehicle before you go any further.
- VIN decode & vehicle specifications
- Available model recall campaigns
- Owner-complaint and safety data
- Fuel-economy configuration lookup
- Clear source links & coverage limits
TURN FACTS INTO A PLAN
Prism Buyer Report
$19.99CAD · one-time
A practical second look before a big decision.
- Everything in your free check
- Canada Drives verified market guide price · valid for 7 days*
- Evidence-led buyer brief
- Targeted inspection checklist
- Questions to ask the seller
- Mileage & Canadian climate guidance
- Personalized fuel-cost worksheet
- Print or save your report as a PDF
Trust starts with knowing the limits.
We tell you where the information comes from, what it covers, and what still needs to be checked. Accident, lien, theft and ownership histories require separate checks.
Is the VIN check really free?
Yes. Vehicle decoding and available public model-level safety information are free, with no account or credit card. The Buyer Report adds an organized buying brief, inspection plan, seller questions and a fuel-cost worksheet.
Is this an accident or lien history report?
No. VinPrism does not include accident claims, liens, ownership transfers, stolen-vehicle status or service history. Purchase those checks separately where needed and arrange an independent inspection before buying.
What makes the Buyer Report worth paying for?
You pay for the organization and interpretation: a focused inspection plan based on reported concerns, recall follow-up questions, mileage and climate considerations, and a printable buying brief. The underlying public data remains available free from its original sources.
Does a recall mean this vehicle is unsafe?
A campaign may cover only certain build dates or equipment. Our model-level matching cannot determine whether an individual VIN is affected or whether a repair is complete. Confirm with the manufacturer or an authorized dealer.
Do you charge a subscription?
No. The Buyer Report is a one-time purchase for one vehicle. Review the price and any applicable tax before paying.
Will every VIN have all the data?
No. Coverage varies by model, year, configuration and source. We show missing or unavailable data clearly. U.S. specifications and ratings may differ from Canadian-market vehicles.
YOUR NEXT CAR DESERVES A CLOSER LOOK