Comparison
carVertical vs autoDNA vs MrVIN: three car history checks compared
The three services all decode a VIN into a report on mileage, damage and past registrations. Here is how the prices, previews and coverage line up side by side.
By Anna, updated 14 September 2026
Example: Free preview included
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The short version
All three report on the checks that matter: mileage, damage, theft and registration history. autoDNA publishes a clear EUR 24.99 price. carVertical is usually the most expensive once VAT is counted and shows its price only at checkout. MrVIN is EUR 19.90 to 24.90 excluding VAT, close to autoDNA once VAT is added and lower in some countries, with the price visible upfront and a free preview of the findings. For several cars, autoDNA's three pack works out cheapest per report.
Side by side
| carVertical | autoDNA |  |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Single report price | About EUR 25 to 40, varies by country | EUR 24.99 | EUR 19.90 to 24.90 excluding VAT |
| Price visible before checkout | Shown at checkout | Yes | Yes |
| Free preview before you pay | Shows which record types exist | Basic VIN data | Yes |
| Multi report packages | Yes | EUR 39.99 for 2, EUR 49.99 for 3 | Pay per report |
| Mileage and odometer history | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Damage and accident records | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Theft record check | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Import and registration history | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage | 35+ countries | Europe and the USA | 30+ European countries and imports |
| Public sample report | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Company | Lithuania (EU) | Poland (EU) | VERIFY SIA, Latvia (EU) |
Competitor prices and features checked on 23 July 2026 from their public price lists and product pages. Prices change often and can vary by country.
Where MrVIN stands out
A competitive single report price
A MrVIN report starts at EUR 19.90 excluding VAT, close to autoDNA's EUR 24.99 once VAT is added and lower in some countries. carVertical is usually the highest of the three once VAT is counted, for the same essential checks.
No pricing games
MrVIN and autoDNA both publish their prices. carVertical shows its price only at checkout and it changes with country and discount timers. With MrVIN the number you see on the homepage is the number you pay.
A real preview, not just a teaser
MrVIN shows a free preview of what the report actually found for your VIN before you pay. The others tell you which record types exist or show basic VIN data only.
Import history as a core check
Cars that cross borders lose their paper trail, and that is where most mileage fraud hides. MrVIN treats import and registration history as a core part of every report.
An honest word about carVertical
carVertical is the market leader in Europe, with the widest country list of the three and heavy investment in its brand. Its reports are thorough and its record availability check is a nice touch. It is also, in most countries, the most expensive way of the three to check one car.
An honest word about autoDNA
autoDNA is a Polish service with a long track record, honest public pricing at EUR 24.99 per report, and packages that bring the per report price down if you are checking several cars. It also covers vehicles from the USA. Once VAT is counted, its single report price is close to MrVIN's, and lower in Germany and France.
Check the VIN before you buy
See the car's real mileage, damage and import history across 30+ countries, with a free preview of the findings before you pay.
Example: WBA3A5G59DNP26082Free preview included
Not ready yet? See a full sample report
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheapest: carVertical, autoDNA or MrVIN?
Once VAT is counted, MrVIN and autoDNA are close for a single report, and which one is lower depends on your country. MrVIN is EUR 19.90 to 24.90 excluding VAT, about EUR 23 to 30 with VAT added; autoDNA is EUR 24.99 with VAT included. carVertical is usually the most expensive of the three. For several cars, autoDNA's three pack at EUR 49.99, EUR 16.66 per report, is the cheapest per report.
Do the three reports use the same data?
There is real overlap: all three draw on official registries, insurance and inspection records, and licensed industry databases across Europe. No two services have identical sources, which is why the same car can show slightly different records in each. For any of them, the free preview or record availability check tells you what exists before you pay.
Which is best for an imported car?
All three handle imports, but check the preview first. MrVIN treats import and registration history as a core check across 30+ European countries and shows you a free preview of the actual findings, so with an import you know before paying whether the car's previous life was found.
Do all three show the price upfront?
MrVIN and autoDNA publish their prices openly. carVertical shows the price at checkout and it changes with country and running discount campaigns, so compare the final checkout number, not the discount banner.
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