A GoodCar alternative with no monthly plan
GoodCar's $1.95 seven-day trial turns into a monthly plan unless you cancel; GoodCar's replies to reviews name $29.95 a month. Our NMVTIS title check is $9.99 once, by text.
Step 1: free VIN check
VIN
GoodCar vs our title check
| What you get | GoodCar | Our title check |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.95 for 7 days, then $29.95 a month | $9.99 for 1 car |
| How you pay | Subscription. Renews until you cancel. | One time. No account, no subscription. |
| NMVTIS title data | Yes, approved provider | Yes, through an approved provider |
| Title brands | Yes | Yes: salvage, flood, junk, rebuilt and other state brands |
| Odometer | Yes | Readings at each title change |
| Insurance total losses | Yes | Yes, from insurers |
| Accident records | Listed, from other sources | Only if it became a total loss |
| Service records | Limited | No |
| How you get it | Website, with an account | Text or WhatsApp. The report comes back in the chat. |
What GoodCar has that we don't
- Unlimited lookups during the trial.
- Market value, specs and other car tools on the website.
- Instant reports and phone support.
Who should pick which
Pick GoodCar if
- You'll look up many cars in one week and cancel before it renews.
Pick our title check if
- You're checking one or two cars.
- You don't want a plan that renews every month.
- You'd rather do it by text or WhatsApp, in English or Spanish.
If you take any trial, set a reminder to cancel the day before it renews.
How our title check works
Enter the VIN
Type the 17 characters from the windshield, the door sticker or the title.
Get the free basics
Year, make, model, engine, where it was built, and safety recalls for that model.
Text us for the full title check
We text you a payment link. Your report comes back in the same chat.
It comes from NMVTIS, the national title database that states, insurers and salvage yards report to. We get it through an approved provider.
Sources
Prices and features from each company's own site and public sources, checked Nov 2, 2026. We have not bought their reports. Check their site before you buy.
- GoodCar homepage (trial price)
- GoodCar terms, section 7 Trials
- GoodCar reviews and replies on Trustpilot
- NMVTIS consumer access list
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Questions
Is GoodCar legit?
GoodCar (InfoPay, Inc.) is on the NMVTIS list of approved consumer providers. Its terms say a paid trial rolls into a monthly subscription until you cancel. Many public reviews are about that charge.
How much is GoodCar?
$1.95 for a seven-day trial on its homepage. In replies to reviews, GoodCar says it then converts to $29.95 a month unless canceled.
How do I avoid the monthly charge?
Cancel before the trial ends, or pay once. Our title check is $9.99 with nothing to cancel.
Check a car now
Type the VIN for the free details and recalls, then text us for the title check.
Check a VINNMVTIS does not have every car, and some states report late. A clean report is not a clean car. Have a mechanic look at it before you pay.