Don't guess. Know.
Scan any VIN and find out what's actually wrong with the car you're about to buy.
A clean title doesn't mean a clean car. Otto cross-references TSBs, recalls, NHTSA complaints, and real-world failure data to tell you the specific problems that vehicle is known for.
Paste the 17-digit vehicle identification number from any car you're considering.
Looks up known failure modes, technical service bulletins, open recalls, crash ratings, and NHTSA complaints for that specific vehicle.
Get a risk level backed by evidence, a targeted inspection checklist for that exact car, and a mileage window for when problems typically appear.
Not a generic "might have issues" warning. Specific, documented problems for that year, make, model, and engine with descriptions and symptoms to look for.
High, Medium, or Low risk. Plus a confidence tier that tells you honestly how much data backs the assessment. No false precision.
Every finding is backed by TSBs, recalls, NHTSA complaints, or market signals. See the sources. Decide for yourself.
Year, make, model, engine, and trim pulled instantly from the VIN. Free for everyone.
Not a generic "check the brakes" list. Specific items to inspect for that vehicle's known failure modes. Walk into a mechanic's shop knowing what to ask about.
Know when problems typically appear. At 60k miles? 120k? Otto shows the onset mileage for documented failure modes so you know what's ahead.
Open recalls and NHTSA crash test ratings pulled straight from the source. Included free with every scan.
Report back after 30, 90, and 180 days. Help build the most accurate used-car failure database out there.
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