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We analyze 2.18 million NHTSA safety complaints, recalls, and investigations to give you a risk score for any used car. Free. No signup required.
What is a Used Car
Risk Report?
Every year, millions of used cars are sold in the U.S., and many of them have hidden safety issues that dealers won't tell you about. CarAdvisr pulls real government safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and cross-references it with recalls, investigations, and manufacturer bulletins to build a complete risk profile for any vehicle.
What does the report show?
Unlike a Carfax report that shows what already happened to a specific car, our risk report shows what is likely to go wrong based on data from every owner who has ever reported a problem with that make, model, and year. We analyze complaint patterns at your exact mileage to give you a prediction, not just a history.
Who is this for?
Whether you're a first-time buyer who doesn't know what to look for, a parent searching for a safe car for your teen, or a budget shopper comparing 3 options on Facebook Marketplace, CarAdvisr gives you the knowledge you need in 30 seconds. No signup. No credit card. No catch.
What You Get, For Free
Every report includes all of the following
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Risk Score (0-100)
A single number combining complaint severity, recall history, and quality data, lower is better
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AI Buyer's Verdict
A clear Buy, Consider, or Walk Away recommendation with detailed reasoning from our AI
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Mileage-Specific Inspection Checklist
Top 5 things to physically check, tailored to your car's exact mileage with estimated repair costs
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Market Price Analysis
See if the asking price is fair based on real listing data from thousands of comparable vehicles
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Recall & Safety Alerts
Every open and closed recall with campaign details, consequences, and the manufacturer's official remedy
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Full Complaint Breakdown
Every NHTSA complaint organized by system, engine, transmission, brakes, electrical, with severity trends
How It Works
Three steps to know if a used car is worth buying, takes less than 30 seconds.
Enter Your Car
Type in the year, make, model, and mileage, or just paste the VIN and we'll decode it automatically.
We Analyze Everything
Our AI scans NHTSA complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations, and market data to build a complete risk profile.
Get Your Verdict
Receive a detailed report with risk score, inspection checklist, price analysis, and a clear Buy or Walk Away recommendation.
Everything You Need to Buy Smart
More than just a history check, we predict what will go wrong at your mileage.
Risk Score (0-100)
A single number that tells you how risky this car is. Combines complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations, and quality data. Lower is better.
Inspection Checklist
The top 5 things to inspect before buying, tailored to your car's mileage. Includes what to look for and estimated repair costs.
AI Buyer's Verdict
Our AI analyzes all the data and gives you a clear recommendation: Buy, Consider, or Walk Away, with detailed reasoning.
Price Analysis
See how the asking price compares to market data. Know instantly if it's a great deal, fair price, or overpriced.
Recall Alerts
Every recall on record, with campaign details, what's affected, consequences, and the manufacturer's remedy.
Complaint Breakdown
See every NHTSA complaint organized by system, engine, transmission, brakes, electrical, with severity and trends over time.
See What a Report Looks Like
Here's a sample risk report for a 2018 Toyota Camry at 75,000 miles.
2018 Toyota Camry
75,000 miles • Grade: B
Top Issues to Inspect
Why CarAdvisr?
More than a history check. Better than paying $40 for Carfax.
| Feature | CarAdvisr | Carfax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $39.99+ |
| Risk Score | ✓ | ✗ |
| NHTSA Complaints | 2.18M analyzed | ✗ |
| AI Verdict | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inspection Checklist | Mileage-specific | ✗ |
| Recall Check | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accident History | Via VIN check | ✓ |
Built for Real Car Buyers
Whether it's your first car or your fifth, knowledge is power.
First-Time Buyers
"I don't know anything about cars. CarAdvisr told me exactly what to check on a 2019 Civic before I drove 2 hours to see it. Saved me from buying one with 23 engine complaints."
Parents Buying for Teens
"Needed a safe, reliable car for my daughter. The safety score and recall check gave me peace of mind. We avoided a model with 5 open recalls."
Budget Shoppers
"I was comparing 3 SUVs under $15k. CarAdvisr showed me one had 3x more transmission complaints than the others. Easy decision."
Check Any Used Car
Enter the vehicle details below or paste a VIN to get your free risk report.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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