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.

Updated 23 July 2026

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 and shows the price only at checkout. MrVIN is the lowest priced of the three at EUR 19.90 to 24.90, with the price visible upfront and a free preview of the findings.

Side by side

carVertical autoDNA MrVIN
Single report price About EUR 25 to 40, varies by country EUR 24.99 EUR 19.90 to 24.90
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

The lowest single report price of the three

A MrVIN report starts at EUR 19.90. autoDNA charges EUR 24.99 and carVertical is usually higher still. For one car checked once, that difference is pure savings on 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. It is a solid choice, at a slightly higher single report price than MrVIN.

Check the car, not the marketing

Enter the VIN and see a free preview of the car's mileage, damage and import history before you pay anything.

Not ready yet? See a full sample report

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheapest: carVertical, autoDNA or MrVIN?

For a single report, MrVIN at EUR 19.90 to 24.90, then autoDNA at EUR 24.99, then carVertical, which varies by country and is usually the most expensive of the three. If you need several reports, autoDNA's three pack at EUR 49.99 brings its per report price down.

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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