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Free tools to check vehicles, recalls, safety risks, compatibility, and ownership decisions before you spend money.

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What do you want to verify?

Pick a problem area and find the right tool fast.

VIN, recalls, OBD codes, tires, towing

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Product Recalls

Baby gear, toys, batteries, appliances

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Chargers, FCC IDs, PPI, TV sizing

Energy costs, AC sizing, recalls

FDA, USDA, allergens, barcodes

Detectors, cords, space heaters

Gear recalls, car seats, checklists

Helmets, generators, power stations

Business Equipment

Commercial recalls, checklists

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Combined VIN decode, recall check, OBD lookup, and tire comparison in one report.

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Enter a 17-character VIN and get the vehicle make, model, year, and body type.

Vehicle Recall Checker

Check NHTSA recall data by VIN or by year, make, and model.

OBD-II Code Lookup

Look up a check engine light code. See severity, causes, DIY checks, and questions to ask your mechanic.

Tire Size Calculator

Calculate tire diameter, circumference, and sidewall from a size like 225/65R17.

Tire Size Comparison

Compare two tire sizes side by side. See speedometer error and clearance fit.

Speedometer Error Calculator

Calculate actual speed when switching to a different tire diameter.

Towing Capacity Calculator

Estimate gross vehicle weight, payload margin, and tongue weight.

Product Recall Checker

Search US consumer product recalls by product name, brand, or category.

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Why people use GearVerify

A few things we do differently.

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Check before spending money

Run free checks before buying a used car or product. Catch recalls, incompatibilities, and safety issues early.

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Go straight to official sources

Every result links directly to NHTSA, CPSC, FDA, and other agency pages. No middlemen, no guesswork.

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Print or save a record

Most tools include a print or save option so you have a dated record of what you checked and when.

How GearVerify works

Four steps from input to actionable result.

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Enter what you want to check

Type a VIN, product name, tire size, or OBD code. No account needed.

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GearVerify validates your input

We check the format and make sure the request is valid before calling any data source.

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We query public data

NHTSA, CPSC, FDA, or our own transparent calculations — depending on the tool.

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You get a clear result

Warnings, next steps, official links, and a print or save option.

Built on public data

We use official government and agency sources. GearVerify is not a government website and does not replace official agency, manufacturer, dealer, mechanic, or professional safety checks.

NHTSA CPSC FCC FDA USDA FuelEconomy.gov ENERGY STAR Open Food Facts

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