SafeOrStolen vs NICB VINCheck
NICB VINCheck is a free vehicle lookup from the National Insurance Crime Bureau. It covers vehicles only. SafeOrStolen checks vehicles and also phones, guns, bikes, plates and other serial numbers, and charges after 2 free checks.
| SafeOrStolen | NICB VINCheck | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 2 free checks with a free account, then $0.99 per check or $10/month unlimited. | Free to use. |
| Item types | Vehicles (VIN and Arizona plates), phones, guns, bikes, and other serial-numbered items. | Vehicles only (by VIN). No phones, guns or serial numbers. |
| What it searches | SafeOrStolen's own stolen-item reports, Arizona law-enforcement stolen-vehicle records (TheftAZ), and NHTSA VIN decode and recalls for vehicles. | NICB's records of unrecovered vehicle thefts and total-loss vehicles reported by participating insurers. |
| Does SafeOrStolen query it? | No. We link to VINCheck so you can run it yourself. | — |
When to use each
For a used car, run both: NICB VINCheck for its insurance-reported theft records, and SafeOrStolen for Arizona police records, our own reports, and recalls. If either shows a theft record, do not buy and contact local police.
Questions
Is NICB VINCheck free?
Yes. NICB VINCheck is free to use for vehicle VINs.
Does NICB VINCheck check phones or guns?
No. It covers vehicles only. It does not check phones, guns, bikes or other serial numbers.
What does SafeOrStolen cost?
2 free checks with a free account, then $0.99 per check or $10/month unlimited.
What does it mean if nothing is found?
No record found means the item was not found in the sources searched. It does not mean the item is safe or not stolen.
SafeOrStolen results are not a guarantee. "Not found" means not found in the sources searched, not safe.
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