Sample CarHenry vehicle report
This is the format of a finished report. It uses demonstration data for a 2019 Honda CR-V so you can judge the layout and the level of detail, not a real vehicle record.
What each section shows
| Section | What you see | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle identity | Make, model, model year, trim, engine, drivetrain, body style, assembly plant and whether the VIN's check digit is valid. This is the part you confirm for free before paying. | VIN structure, NHTSA vPIC |
| Safety recalls | Every recall campaign issued for this make, model and year, the affected component, the date, and whether a remedy is available. | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | Problems other owners reported to NHTSA for this model year, grouped by component and ranked, so you know what to test on the drive. | NHTSA |
| Crash-test ratings | Overall, frontal, side and rollover star ratings where the model was tested. | NHTSA |
| Asking-price range | Lowest, average and highest asking prices for the same year and trim in current US listings, the number of listings behind the range, and where the price you were quoted sits. | Public market listings |
| Known model faults | The common failures for this generation, drawn from complaint and recall patterns, so nothing surprises you after the sale. | Complaint and recall patterns |
| Equipment and running costs | Factory equipment, fuel type and a running-cost estimate for the year ahead. | Build data |
| Not included | Title brands (salvage, rebuilt, flood, lemon), accident and insurance claims, odometer readings over time, service records and theft status. The report says so in its own words and points you to where to get them. | — |
The three verdict marks
We hold at least one record for this vehicle or this model year, and the section shows it in full.
An open recall, a complaint cluster, or an asking price outside the normal range. Read that section before you negotiate.
Either nothing is on file, or the topic is outside what CarHenry covers. The section says which, so you know what still needs checking.
How you receive it
The report opens in your browser about 40 seconds after payment. A PDF copy goes to your e-mail and the link stays valid for 12 months, so you can show it to the seller or your mechanic. See pricing and the report return policy.
Run it on the car you are looking at
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