At Truth Trade, our mission is to bring clarity, honesty, and transparency to the used car market by uncovering information that traditional vehicle history reports and dealership disclosures often miss. We exist to protect consumers by conducting real investigative work so buyers can make informed decisions with confidence. About Truth Trade
Truth Trade is a Florida-based automotive investigative service that researches the history of pre-owned vehicles sold by dealerships. We conduct independent investigations to uncover information about a vehicle’s past that is not available through standard vehicle history reports or dealership disclosures.
Unlike automated VIN checks, Truth Trade focuses on firsthand information. Our investigations center on identifying and contacting the last registered owner of a vehicle and gathering direct insight into the vehicle’s history, condition, and reason for trade-in. This information is then reviewed and supported through additional investigative research.
Each Truth Trade report is created by a licensed private investigator and is based on real outreach, verified conversations when possible, and professional investigative methods. We do not generate reports using automated databases alone, and we do not rely on dealership-provided information.
Truth Trade works exclusively with pre-owned vehicles sold through dealerships. We do not investigate private-party sales or new vehicles. Our service is designed for buyers who want a clearer understanding of a vehicle’s background before making a purchase decision.
In short, Truth Trade finds information that traditional vehicle history reports often cannot — by going directly to the source.
Why Truth Trade Exists
For years, used car buyers have relied heavily on dealership statements and basic vehicle history reports to evaluate pre-owned vehicles. While these tools can offer helpful background information, they only reflect what has been formally reported to databases and insurance systems.
They rarely explain why a vehicle was traded in, whether problems went unreported, how the car was actually used or maintained, or what information may not be disclosed during the sales process. In many cases, the most valuable insight into a vehicle’s history comes from the person who owned it previously.
What We Do
At Truth Trade, we conduct real investigative research into pre-owned vehicles sold by dealerships. Each report begins with efforts to identify and locate the last registered owner of the vehicle. When contact is made, we conduct direct outreach and ask targeted questions about the vehicle’s history, ownership experience, and reason for trade-in. We then verify and supplement that information through independent investigative research.
Our reports are built on verified conversations and professional research rather than automated data pulls. Every vehicle has a unique history, and our work reflects that.
What a Truth Trade Report May Reveal
Depending on availability and cooperation, a Truth Trade report may uncover the true reason a vehicle was traded in, mechanical or reliability concerns that were never formally reported, prior damage or repairs not reflected in standard databases, and ownership details that provide meaningful context beyond a traditional VIN check. These insights often reveal information that cannot be found through automated reporting tools.
Our Focus
Truth Trade specializes exclusively in pre-owned vehicles sold through dealerships. This segment of the market presents the greatest risk for buyers relying on incomplete information. We do not investigate brand-new vehicles or private-party sales, allowing us to focus our resources where investigative insight is most valuable.
Transparent Pricing
We offer simple and transparent pricing with no subscriptions, no upsells, and no hidden fees. Each vehicle report is priced at $79.99 and reflects investigator time, verified outreach efforts, and independent research rather than pre-generated or recycled data.
Our Commitment to Buyers
Truth Trade does not sell vehicles, represent dealerships, or rely solely on databases or automated systems. Our role is to uncover facts and present them clearly so buyers can make informed decisions based on real information, not assumptions.