FairLane — Used Car Truth Layer

FairLane is the truth layer for used-car shopping. We do the math the dealers won't — for free, with no ads, no signup, and no tracking. WHAT IT DOES ▸ Open recall flag Every listing is checked against the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall database. If there are open safety recalls reported for the vehicle's year, make, and model, you'll see a clear red badge with severity, summary, and remedy details before you walk onto a lot. ▸ True out-the-door price The listed price never tells the whole story. FairLane adds estimated state-specific dealer documentation fees, sales tax, and registration so you see what you'll really pay. We also surface common dealer add-ons (VIN etching, paint protection, GAP insurance) and tell you which ones to decline. ▸ 5-year total cost Insurance, maintenance, fuel, and depreciation projected for the exact car you're looking at, in your state, with your mileage. The cheap car often isn't. ▸ Deal-quality badges on every search result Every listing on a search-results page gets a Great Deal / Good Deal / Fair Price / Above Market badge based on a mileage-adjusted comparison to pe