The story behind VINTEL.
VINTEL plugs into a vehicle and, in about a minute, turns its hidden diagnostic history into a clear, dollar-based report. Dealerships, service drives, buying centers, and auctions use it to know exactly what they are buying, selling, or servicing before a single number is discussed.
Built by people who know vehicle data.
VINTEL is developed by VinLogx, a Missouri-based company that designs and manufactures its own diagnostic hardware and software.
Our leadership team includes Ewin Barnett, the founder of Carfax and named inventor of the core Carfax patent, alongside engineers and operators with decades of experience in automotive, commercial, and military product development.
We set out to solve a simple problem: a vehicle knows far more about its own condition than a walkaround or test drive can reveal. VINTEL reads that information, matches every issue against OEM part and assembly costs and book labor hours, and presents it in a plain-language report anyone on your team can understand.
In use from the auction lane to the showroom floor.
- 40+Wholesale auto auctions nationwide and in Canada run VINTEL.
- NAAAVinLogx is an Associate Member of the National Auto Auction Association.
- CarfaxOur leadership includes the founder of Carfax and inventor of its core patent.
Retail customers include AutoNation, Lithia, and many other dealer groups, with new rooftops added every day.
Plug in. Scan. Know.
Plug in
Connect the VINTEL scanner to the vehicle on the showroom floor, in the service lane, on the street, or at auction.
Scan
VINTEL reads current and historical trouble codes, emission readiness, and reset information in 60 to 90 seconds.
Get the report
A clear report with estimated repair costs lands in your dashboard and your appraisal tool, ready to share with your team or your customer.
The team behind VINTEL.
Keith McCord
Engineering & ProductEngineering entrepreneur and product developer with experience building commercial, automotive, and military devices for startups and Fortune 500 companies, from hardware and firmware design through manufacturing.
Ewin Barnett
Founder of CarfaxLife-long entrepreneur and named inventor of the core Carfax patent. An active startup investor and board member who helped commercialize DynaMed.com.
Mike Hamilton
OperationsExtensive background in consulting, operations, and project management, including service contracts, customer relationships, business development, and technology deployment.
Dr. Michael Nichols
Strategy & InnovationSerial entrepreneur with 8 technical patents who has advised more than 100 businesses. Founder of Innovation Consultants LLC and former manager of research expenditures for the University of Missouri.
Frequently asked questions.
What is VINTEL?
VINTEL is a plug-in vehicle diagnostic system that identifies trouble codes, emission readiness, and reset history, then estimates the cost of each issue using OEM part and assembly pricing and book labor hours. The result is a clear, non-technical report that shows how a vehicle’s condition affects its value.
How long does a scan take?
Most reports are generated in 60 to 90 seconds, often before you have finished walking around the vehicle.
What does VINTEL find that a test drive or walkaround won’t?
Over half of the vehicles where VINTEL finds exceptions have no warning light on the dash. VINTEL surfaces historical trouble codes, recent code resets, emission readiness, mileage tampering, and non-OEM chips that aren’t visible during a standard inspection.
Does VINTEL work with my appraisal and recon tools?
Yes. VINTEL integrates with tools including vAuto, VinCue, Kelley Blue Book, Carbly, and Rapid Recon. If your platform isn’t supported yet, our team will work with you to build the integration.
Who uses VINTEL?
VINTEL is used by franchise and independent dealerships, buying centers, and more than 40 wholesale auto auctions across the U.S. and Canada. Retail customers include AutoNation, Lithia, and many other dealer groups.
Can I use VINTEL outside the dealership?
Yes. Scan vehicles on the street, at auction, or anywhere you buy. VINTEL is available on iOS and Android, and our Chrome extension brings VINTEL data directly into your auction portals.
How many scanners do I get, and what if one breaks?
Your dealership receives as many scanners as your team needs. Every VINTEL scanner is made in America from military-grade materials and backed by a lifetime warranty.
What does the customer see?
VINTEL produces a professional printout with your dealership’s logo and estimated repair costs. Many dealers use it to show sellers exactly why an offer is fair, and to protect themselves if a buyer later raises questions about a vehicle’s condition.
Can VINTEL help my service department?
Yes. Scanning every vehicle in the service drive reveals both simple fixes and critical issues customers may not know about, creating transparent upsell opportunities. Six percent of vehicles scanned in the service lane turn into conquest sales.
What kind of support and training do you offer?
Our support team is available by chat, phone, and email, and we offer training for your staff. Existing customers can open a support ticket or request training anytime.
How do I get started?
Schedule a demo with our team. We’ll walk you through the system, show you real reports, and get your store set up.