CarWise – Car Buying Co-Pilot

Your car buying co-pilot. Decode any VIN for safety ratings, recalls, market value, and F&I protection. Free 5 scans/month.

Stop overpaying for your next car. CarWise is the Chrome extension that puts dealership-level research in your hands before you ever walk through the door. ── WHAT YOU GET ON EVERY SCAN ────────────────────────────────────────── 🔍 VIN Decoder Enter any VIN and get a full vehicle breakdown in seconds — make, model, trim, engine, drivetrain, and factory options. No more guessing what you're actually buying. ⭐ NHTSA Safety Ratings See the official government crash test scores for the vehicle right on the listing page. Front, side, and rollover ratings — all sourced directly from NHTSA data. ⚠️ Open Recall Alerts CarWise pulls live recall data so you know if the vehicle has an unresolved safety issue before you buy. Dealers aren't required to disclose this upfront — we are. 💰 Fair Market Value Know within seconds whether the asking price is above, at, or below market. Stop relying on gut feel or outdated sticker prices. Walk into every negotiation with real numbers. 🛡️ F&I Product Decoder Finance & Insurance products — extended warranties, GAP coverage, paint protection — are where dealers make most of their profit. CarWise breaks down what each product is, what it costs, and whether it's worth it for your specific vehicle. ── WHO IT'S FOR ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── • First-time car buyers who don't want to get taken advantage of • Used car shoppers comparing multiple listings at once • Anyone who wants the facts before sitting down with a finance manager • Private party buyers verifying a vehicle before making an offer ── HOW IT WORKS ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 1. Browse any car listing on a supported dealer or marketplace site 2. Click the CarWise icon to open the side panel 3. Enter or scan the VIN — full report appears in seconds 4. Use your data to negotiate or walk away with confidence ── FREE vs PRO ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Free plan: 5 VIN scans per month — no credit card required Pro plan: Unlimited scans + full report history ── PRIVACY ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── CarWise does not sell your data. VIN lookups are processed securely and never shared with dealers or third-party advertisers. Used car research tool | VIN lookup | auto recall check | car history | vehicle safety ratings | car market value | dealer negotiation | F&I protection | car buying guide | NHTSA ratings