Starting Wednesday, Hoosiers can now add a free vehicle history report to their toolbox when purchasing a used vehicle.
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales launched free Experian AutoCheck Vehicle History Reports for all Indiana residents to protect consumers and boost confidence in used vehicle purchases, the news release said.
“Since taking office, one of my top priorities has been constituent services and this new initiative will allow consumers to make more informed decisions,” Morales said. “We’re putting the power of data in the hands of the people — free of charge.”
One of Morales’ duties is running the Auto Dealer Services Division.
A free vehicle history report can reveal hidden problems or accidents that might not be disclosed when purchasing a used car. It can also be used before selling a vehicle, to save potential buyers the hassle.
Each report includes information such as a summary of vehicle ownership, collision or damage history, title flags, odometer rollbacks or discrepancies, repossession records, outstanding manufacture recalls, any service visits or known repairs and the AutoCheck Score.
Buyers and sellers will be able to access up to five free vehicle history reports per year. Typically, Experian reports are priced between $29.99 and $59.99 each.
Several other businesses approved by the National Motor Vehicle Information System provide vehicle condition and history information reports but typically also charge.
While individual Hoosiers won’t pay for the reports, they aren’t free to the state.
The secretary’s of state office signed a contract with Experian at a rate of $2.38 per report. The company will bill the state $23,800 per month with a true-up at the end of the 14-month term. That totals more than $332,000. The contract took effect in January and runs through February 2026.
Residents can sign up through Access Indiana to secure their vehicle history report from Morales office.
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