The private buyer's weapon in a market where the seller almost always knows more than they're telling.
The problem
No dealer license. No lemon laws. No returns. If something's wrong with that car after you drive away, it's entirely your problem.
Zero legal protection
Once you sign, whatever's wrong with that car is yours. In most US states, private sales carry no consumer protection whatsoever.
Buyers overpay by $1,500–$3,000 on average
Sellers know the market. Most buyers don't. That information gap costs you money — every single time.
15M private sales every year
Fifteen million transactions with no tool built for the buyer. That's 15 million chances for someone to get burned. Until now.
How it works
Scan or Enter the VIN
Takes 30 seconds. Find it on the dashboard or door jamb. Point your camera or type it in — LemonMint handles the rest.
Add the Deal Details
Asking price, mileage, financing info. Optional, but powerful. The more you add, the sharper your negotiation edge.
Get Your Report
Full analysis delivered in under 60 seconds. Plain English. No jargon. A clear verdict and a negotiation number you can use in the room.
What you get
Five data sources. One clean verdict. Everything a professional inspector would surface — in 60 seconds.
Title & History
Clean or flagged title, full accident history, ownership count, and odometer consistency check. If this car has been in a flood, totaled, or rebuilt — you'll know before they do.
Open Recalls
Every unrepaired safety recall, with severity rating and plain-English description. Open recalls are the seller's secret. They don't have to tell you. We will.
Market Value
Is the asking price fair? Compared against real active listings in your area, adjusted for mileage, trim, and condition. Walk in knowing your number.
True Cost of Ownership
Five-year total cost: purchase price plus interest, insurance, maintenance, and depreciation. A 72-month loan can quietly add $6,000–$9,000. We show you the full number upfront.
AI Summary
Plain-English verdict, a negotiation number to walk in with, questions to ask the seller, and a clear buy / walk away recommendation. No jargon. Just clarity.
Open Liens
If the seller still owes money on the car, that debt can follow the vehicle to you. We check for outstanding loans before you sign anything.
Pricing
Full Report
$19.99
per report — one-time payment
Carfax charges $44.99 for less — and it's built for dealers, not you.
Report saved automatically · Works on any VIN · iOS & Android
Real buyers. Real stories.
The seller swore the car had never been in an accident. LemonMint showed two rear-end collisions and a structural repair. Saved me from a $14,000 mistake. Worth every penny of $19.99.
I was about to sign on a Tacoma at $28,500. The report flagged it was $2,200 over market for the mileage and trim. I showed the seller the data and walked out paying $26,100. The app paid for itself about 110 times over.
Three open recalls I never would have found. The AI summary even wrote out the exact questions to ask the seller. It felt like having a car-savvy lawyer in my pocket. I don't buy private anymore without running this first.
Run a LemonMint check before you commit. $19.99. Under 60 seconds. Peace of mind.
Check a Vehicle — $19.99