Trust & Transparency
Our Methodology
We only use official, verifiable government and industry databases. Here is exactly where your data comes from.
Official Data Sources
NHTSA
Factory specifications & build data
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration vPIC decoder provides official make, model, year, engine and trim data for every VIN.
NMVTIS / Vehicle Databases
Title brands & damage history
The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System data is accessed through Vehicle Databases, an accredited NMVTIS data provider, which tracks salvage, rebuilt, flood and odometer brands reported by state DMVs and junkyards.
NHTSA Recalls
Open & completed safety recalls
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns, their status and remedies, sourced directly from NHTSA.
NHTSA Ratings
5-star crash-test ratings
Official crash-test performance assessments for the vehicle model.
EPA
Fuel economy & emissions
Estimated fuel consumption, efficiency and emissions data from the US Environmental Protection Agency.
NICB / Vehicle Databases
Theft verification
Stolen-vehicle data is accessed through Vehicle Databases, which provides access to NICB and other national theft databases.
How It Works
Enter your VIN
A valid 17-character Vehicle Identification Number is all we need to get started.
We query official databases
Our automated pipeline pulls records in real time from NHTSA, EPA, and NMVTIS/NICB data providers.
AI consolidates the report
All records are cross-referenced and summarized into a clear, human-readable intelligence report.
Delivered by email as PDF
Your structured checklist-style PDF is emailed to you within minutes.
Data Limitations & AI Use
- Coverage varies by vehicle and source; some records may be unavailable.
- Records may be incomplete or delayed; absence of a record does not prove absence of an event.
- VINORA does not perform a physical inspection; the report is for informational purposes only.
- AI is used only to consolidate and summarize data; AI‑generated interpretation is not presented as an authoritative data source.
Frequently Asked
What data sources do you use?
VINORA aggregates data from NHTSA (factory specs, recalls, ratings), EPA (fuel economy), and NMVTIS/NICB data through Vehicle Databases — an accredited NMVTIS data provider. All sources are official government or industry databases.
Is the AI-generated summary authoritative?
No. AI is used only to consolidate and summarize existing data. AI‑generated interpretation is presented for convenience and is not an authoritative data source. Always review the full report and consider a mechanical inspection.