EpicVIN vs TrulyCar: an honest alternative

An account with packs and a trial that renews, against one $16.99 report with nothing to cancel.

EpicVIN is an approved NMVTIS data provider selling vehicle history reports since 2012. Its pricing page offers single reports, multi-report packs, and a $1 three-day trial of unlimited reports that renews into a monthly plan unless you cancel. Its own refund policy lists forgetting to cancel before renewal as a reason it will not refund, so if you start the trial, set a reminder. TrulyCar works the other way: one payment per report or pack, no account to set up first, and credits that never expire. Both reports cover title records, brands, theft, odometer readings, and damage. EpicVIN's report also lists an owner count, which TrulyCar's does not. The table below sticks to what each company publishes.

Side by side

How you pay: TrulyCarOne-time payment per report or packEpicVINSingle reports, packs, or a $1 three-day trial that renews monthly, per their site
Single report price: TrulyCar$16.99; first report $11.89 for new buyersEpicVINSee their US pricing page; prices vary by region
Anything to cancel: TrulyCarNoEpicVINYes, if you start the trial or a plan
Account before buying: TrulyCarNo; your account is created from the checkout emailEpicVINYes, per their terms
NMVTIS title events and brands: TrulyCarYes, by state with dates and odometer readingsEpicVINYes; an approved NMVTIS data provider
Auction and listing photos: TrulyCarUp to 24 when the car went through an auction or a captured listingEpicVINSale listing photos, per their sample report
Market value: TrulyCarBy condition and sale typeEpicVINMarket price analysis, per their sample report
Maintenance schedule and warranty: TrulyCarIncludedEpicVINWindow sticker sold separately
Plain-English verdict: TrulyCarBuy, Negotiate, or Walk Away, with the records behind itEpicVINNot offered
Refunds: TrulyCarAutomatic refund or credit if a report failsEpicVINRequest within 14 days; empty report or double charge only, per their policy

What you get	TrulyCar	EpicVIN
How you pay	One-time payment per report or pack	Single reports, packs, or a $1 three-day trial that renews monthly, per their site
Single report price	$16.99; first report $11.89 for new buyers	See their US pricing page; prices vary by region
Anything to cancel	No	Yes, if you start the trial or a plan
Account before buying	No; your account is created from the checkout email	Yes, per their terms
NMVTIS title events and brands	Yes, by state with dates and odometer readings	Yes; an approved NMVTIS data provider
Auction and listing photos	Up to 24 when the car went through an auction or a captured listing	Sale listing photos, per their sample report
Market value	By condition and sale type	Market price analysis, per their sample report
Maintenance schedule and warranty	Included	Window sticker sold separately
Plain-English verdict	Buy, Negotiate, or Walk Away, with the records behind it	Not offered
Refunds	Automatic refund or credit if a report fails	Request within 14 days; empty report or double charge only, per their policy

Competitor details change; verify current pricing and features on their site before deciding.

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Who each one suits

Choose TrulyCar when

TrulyCar fits a buyer checking a handful of specific cars who wants to pay once, keep the report, and never think about a renewal date. Packs bring the price down to $7.90 per VIN, and credits never expire.

Choose EpicVIN when

EpicVIN can suit someone checking a lot of cars in a few days who will cancel the trial on time, or a buyer who specifically wants an owner count in the report.

Trials are cheap until they renew. A $1 trial is good value if you check five cars a day for three days and cancel. If you are looking at three or four cars over a few weeks, which is how most people buy, TrulyCar's 3-pack at $29.99 or 5-pack at $44.99 costs a fixed amount once, and the leftover credits keep. Check EpicVIN's US pricing page for its current single-report and plan prices before you compare.

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TrulyCar vs EpicVIN: common questions

Is EpicVIN legit?

Yes. EpicVIN appears on the Department of Justice's official list of approved NMVTIS data providers and has sold reports since 2012. Read the trial terms before you start one: the trial renews into a paid monthly plan unless you cancel in time.

Does the EpicVIN $1 trial renew automatically?

Yes, according to its pricing page: the three-day trial becomes a monthly unlimited plan unless you cancel. Its refund policy says forgetting to cancel before renewal is not a valid reason for a refund, so cancel in your account before day three if you do not want the plan.

Is TrulyCar cheaper than EpicVIN?

It depends on how you use them. TrulyCar is $16.99 for one report, $11.89 for a first-time buyer, and $7.90 each in a 10-pack, with nothing recurring. EpicVIN's prices vary by region, so compare against its US pricing page.

Does EpicVIN show the number of owners?

Its sample report lists owners with the period and mileage for each. TrulyCar does not give an owner count; it shows a timeline of title states, auction sales, and dealer listings instead.

Do I need an account to buy a TrulyCar report?

No. You enter the VIN and pay; your account is created from the checkout email so the report stays in your dashboard. There is no plan to cancel.

What if the report comes back empty?

TrulyCar refunds or re-credits automatically when a report fails. EpicVIN's policy accepts refund requests within 14 days for an empty report or a double charge.

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