Question 1

How do I do a free VIN search?

Accepted Answer

Enter any 17-character VIN in the xCruzo search box and instantly get the vehicle's year, make, model, trim, engine, fuel type, body style, and open safety recalls — completely free.

Question 2

Can I search a motorcycle VIN for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. xCruzo supports free VIN lookups for motorcycles. Select the Motos tab, enter the 17-digit VIN, and get full specs including engine displacement, drivetrain, and recall status.

Question 3

How do I check a boat HIN number?

Accepted Answer

Select the Boats tab on xCruzo and enter the 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) to decode the boat's manufacturer, model year, hull type, and registration details.

Question 4

How do I look up an airplane by N-number?

Accepted Answer

Select the Planes tab on xCruzo and enter the FAA N-number (e.g. N12345) to retrieve the aircraft's registration, make, model, engine type, and airworthiness status.

Question 5

What should I check before buying a used car?

Accepted Answer

Always run a VIN check to uncover open safety recalls, verify the engine and trim match the listing, and review market value ranges. xCruzo provides all of this free — plus paid history reports with title records and accident data.

Question 6

What is xCruzo?

Accepted Answer

xCruzo is a free vehicle intelligence platform and mobile app. It offers instant VIN search, vehicle history reports, market pricing, and AI-curated news for cars, motorcycles, trucks, boats, and planes.

Question 7

Can I search a truck VIN for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. xCruzo supports free VIN lookups for light trucks, pickup trucks, and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Select the Trucks tab, enter the 17-digit VIN, and get full specs including GVWR, payload, engine, and open safety recalls.

Question 8

How do I find an airplane by tail number?

Accepted Answer

Select the Planes tab on xCruzo and enter the FAA N-number (tail number) — for example, N12345 — to retrieve the aircraft's make, model, serial number, engine type, and airworthiness certificate status.

Question 9

How do I check the market value of a used car?

Accepted Answer

xCruzo's Market report provides a current market value range, pricing confidence score, and risk band assessment based on real listing data. Available for $14.99 per report — or use the free tier to check basic specs and any open recalls at no cost.

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