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The Free CARFAX Alternative for European Cars

CARFAX naplaćuje 17–32€ po izveštaju. Automano vam daje besplatno neograničeno VIN dekodiranje i izveštaj za 7,90€ sa potvrđenom identifikacijom i zvaničnim opozivima (EU + NHTSA) — po pola cene za evropsko pokrivanje koje je većini kupaca zaista potrebno.

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Free

VIN decoder — unlimited

€7.90

Full report vs CARFAX €17–32

6+

Official data sources

In one sentence

Automano is a cheap CARFAX alternative for a US VIN check: a free unlimited VIN decoder plus a $6.90 report covering title-brand (salvage/flood/rebuilt), theft, odometer/mileage and market value with open NHTSA recalls — a fraction of CARFAX's $44.99, and the only report that also covers EU and US-import history in one place.

TL;DR
  • Free unlimited VIN decoder, no signup required

  • Full report $6.90 — a fraction of CARFAX ($44.99)

  • US title-brand, theft, odometer & market value + NHTSA recalls

  • The only report covering US + EU + import history in one place

Common questions

  • What is CARFAX Europe?

    CARFAX Europe (carfax.eu) holds 28+ billion vehicle records spanning 20 European countries plus USA and Canada. Reports cost €17–32 per market.

  • Is there a free CARFAX alternative?

    Automano nudi zaista besplatan i neograničen VIN dekoder koji pokriva marku, model, opremu, fabričke opcije i status opoziva NHTSA — bez naloga ili kartice. Izveštaj Essentiel za €7.90 dodaje potvrđenu identifikaciju, zvanične opozive, raspon tržišne cene i vodič za zvanične izvode o vlasništvu, nezgodama i kilometraži. Besplatni nacionalni registri pokrivaju samo po jednu zemlju — mi pokrivamo svih 25 tržišta EU i usmeravamo vas ka pravom.

  • Is Automano as accurate as CARFAX?

    Za evropska vozila, Automano vam daje zvaničnu identifikaciju i opozive EU + NHTSA po pola cene; tamo gde CARFAX zaista pobeđuje je dubina istorije za vozila uvezena iz SAD. Za automobil koji nikada nije napustio Evropu, Automano pokriva najvažnije za mnogo manje novca.

  • Does Automano cover US imports like CARFAX?

    Automano includes NHTSA recalls and basic US spec decoding. For deep US ownership history, CARFAX's 28B+ records are superior. For a purely European car, Automano is equivalent at half the price.

Last updated: 2026-09-14

What is CARFAX and why look for an alternative?

CARFAX (carfax.eu) is a major vehicle history service with 28+ billion records across 20 European countries plus USA and Canada. Reports cost €17–32 per market.

Za većinu evropskih kupaca koji proveravaju automobil kupljen unutar zemlje ili uvezen iz susedne zemlje EU, dubina američkih podataka CARFAX-a je nepotrebna — i cena to odražava. Automano vam daje potpunu identifikaciju, zvanične opozive EU + NHTSA i besplatan neograničen VIN dekoder za 7,90€.

Price per report

CARFAX:

€17–32

CarVertical:

€14–19

Automano:

Free + €7.90

Automano vs CARFAX vs Local Registry vs autoDNA

FeatureAutomanoCARFAXLocal RegistryautoDNA

VIN decoder

Free, unlimitedFree quick searchVariesPaid

Izveštaj o proveri

€7.90€17–32Free (limited)~€19

Price per report

€7.90€17–32Free~€19

EU coverage

25 markets20 EU countriesSingle countryCEE focus

US import data

NHTSA recalls28B+ US/EU recordsNoLimited

Signup required

NoNoVariesNo

What you get free with Automano

CARFAX charges €17–32 for a full report. Automano gives you these tools at no cost.

Free VIN decoder

Unlimited decodes — make, model, year, engine, trim, and factory options.

Recall check

Live NHTSA recall lookup included free in every VIN decode.

Market valuation estimate

Free indicative value for your local market.

Instant risk flag

Free stolen, write-off, and mileage anomaly flag.

Why buyers choose Automano over CARFAX

CARFAX is best for US-import depth. For European-only cars, Automano is the smarter choice.

Half the price

€7.90 vs CARFAX's €17–32. Same official EU data sources.

Free VIN decoder included

Unlimited free decoding for any VIN — no account, no email.

Six official EU sources

Potvrđena identifikacija plus zvanični opozivi EU i NHTSA u jednom izveštaju. CARFAX je jak u američkim podacima; Automano pokriva evropske osnove po pola cene.

25 European markets

Full support across 25 locales in 16 languages.

28B+

Official records crossed

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Free VIN decoder

30s

Average decode time

25

European markets

CARFAX alternative — frequently asked questions

What is CARFAX Europe?

CARFAX Europe (carfax.eu) holds 28+ billion vehicle records spanning 20 European countries plus USA and Canada. Reports cost €17–32 per market.

How much does CARFAX cost?

CARFAX Europe reports range from €17–19 in CEE markets to €22–32 in Western Europe. Automano's full cross-source report is €7.90 across all EU markets.

Is Automano as accurate as CARFAX?

Za evropska vozila, Automano vam daje zvaničnu identifikaciju i opozive EU + NHTSA po pola cene; tamo gde CARFAX zaista pobeđuje je dubina istorije za vozila uvezena iz SAD. Za automobil koji nikada nije napustio Evropu, Automano pokriva najvažnije za mnogo manje novca.

Does Automano cover US imports like CARFAX?

Automano includes NHTSA recalls and basic US spec decoding. For deep US ownership history, CARFAX's 28B+ records are superior. For a purely European car, Automano is equivalent at half the price.

Is there a free CARFAX alternative?

Automano nudi zaista besplatan i neograničen VIN dekoder koji pokriva marku, model, opremu, fabričke opcije i status opoziva NHTSA — bez naloga ili kartice. Izveštaj Essentiel za €7.90 dodaje potvrđenu identifikaciju, zvanične opozive, raspon tržišne cene i vodič za zvanične izvode o vlasništvu, nezgodama i kilometraži. Besplatni nacionalni registri pokrivaju samo po jednu zemlju — mi pokrivamo svih 25 tržišta EU i usmeravamo vas ka pravom.

Which is better for a German or French car?

For EU-only cars, Automano is better value at €7.90 vs CARFAX's €22–27. CARFAX adds value only if the car was previously registered in the USA or Canada.

Is CARFAX useful for UK cars?

For UK-registered cars, TotalCarCheck (free MOT history) or Automano (€7.90 EU+NHTSA) is better value. CARFAX makes sense if the car was previously registered abroad.

What data sources does Automano use?

Izveštaj Automano unakrsno proverava zvanične izvore identifikacije (NHTSA vPIC, ISO 3779), opozive EU RAPEX + NHTSA i tehničke servisne biltene proizvođača u jednom dokumentu.

Other free Automano tools

Beyond CARFAX-style history reports, Automano offers additional free tools for used car buyers.

Free VIN decoder

Decode any VIN instantly — make, model, year, engine, trim, and factory options.

Decode a VIN

Used car checklist

Step-by-step inspection guide for buying a used car.

View checklist

Try Automano free — no card, no signup

Decode any VIN for free. Pay €7.90 only for the full cross-source report.

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