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Last updated: April 14, 2026

Not affiliated with government agencies

Vehicle Lookup is an independent website. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated on behalf of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Transportation, any state Department of Motor Vehicles, or any other government agency. We simply surface public data those agencies publish.

Not a consumer report

Information on this site may not be used to make decisions governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, including employment, tenant screening, insurance underwriting, or credit eligibility. Vehicle Lookup is not a consumer reporting agency.

Data accuracy

Our reports pull live from NHTSA vPIC, NHTSA NCAP, EPA FuelEconomy.gov, and other public sources. While these feeds are generally reliable, we cannot guarantee that every record is complete, current, or free of error. If you spot a discrepancy, please let us know so we can investigate.

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Full vehicle history reports — including accident records, title brands, odometer history, and auction photos — are provided by licensed NMVTIS-approved partners. We may earn a commission on reports purchased through links on this site. This does not affect which providers we recommend or the data you receive.

Affiliate disclosure

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No legal, financial, or mechanical advice

Nothing on Vehicle Lookup constitutes legal, financial, or mechanical advice. Before buying a used vehicle, always arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic and verify title status through your state DMV.

Our Team

The team behind Vehicle Lookup

Every statistic we publish is sourced from official federal data — NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, the FBI Uniform Crime Report, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and the EPA. Our team reviews and verifies every figure before it goes live.

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Daniel Mercer
Editor-in-Chief

Leads editorial strategy and ensures every report meets accuracy and sourcing standards.

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Sarah Nguyen
Data Analyst

Pulls and validates datasets from NHTSA FARS, FBI UCR, and EPA sources.

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James Calloway
Research Lead

Writes in-depth statistical reports on road safety and vehicle trends.

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Priya Sharma
Product & Engineering

Builds and maintains the plate lookup and VIN decoder tools.