Let the car tell the story.
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.
Schedule a Demo Contact UsWhat the dash doesn't show, VINTEL does.
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.
Trusted across the industry
VINTEL is in use at more than 40 wholesale auto auctions nationwide and in Canada, and VinLogx is an Associate Member of the National Auto Auction Association (NAAA).
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.
Stronger data. Smarter deals. Bigger profits.
See what's hidden
More than half of the vehicles where VINTEL finds exceptions have no warning light on. Catch the issues a test drive and visual inspection will miss.
Repairs in real dollars
Every issue is weighed against OEM part and assembly costs and book labor hours, so you know the true impact on vehicle value before you make an offer.
Transparent conversations
A professional, branded printout with your logo and estimated repair costs makes it easy to explain the numbers and build trust with sellers and customers.
Advanced reporting
Identify mileage tampering, non-OEM chips, historical trouble codes, recent resets, and issues a standard scan won't show.
Works with your tools
VINTEL integrates with the platforms you already use, including vAuto, VinCue, Kelley Blue Book, Carbly, and Rapid Recon. If an integration doesn't exist, we'll build it.
Built to last
Our scanners are made in America from military-grade materials, designed for thousands of scans, and backed by a lifetime warranty. Get as many as your team needs.
Chrome extension
See real-time VINTEL data by VIN directly inside your auction portals, without switching screens.
Next-gen firmware
A fully redesigned diagnostic engine built for speed, stability, and OEM-level capability.
Dedicated support
We work when you work. Our team is always a chat, call, or email away, with training available for your whole staff.
One scanner. Every point in the vehicle's life.
Dealerships
Appraise trade-ins with OEM-verified insight and spot hidden issues before they cut into your gross.
Service Lane
Scan every vehicle in the drive to surface service opportunities. Six percent of service-lane scans turn into conquest deals.
Buying Centers
Know before you buy, anywhere. Dealers uncover an average of $616 in exceptions per scan.
Auctions
Post a Diagnostic Status Report with every vehicle. Auctions using VINTEL find an average of $733 in hidden exceptions per vehicle, 41% more than dealerships, with fewer post-sale disputes.
What our customers say
"The first month of using the VinTel system to evaluate trades saved us over five thousand dollars in reconditioning."
Tim HeinigerUsed Car Manager, Deery Brothers, West Burlington"Great product! Very simple to use. Customer printout with company logo and repair costs. This product is a gross builder!"
Kurt FisherUsed Operations Director"Because the printout is very professional and easy to read, it makes it easy to explain to the seller what is going on with their car and an estimated cost to repair."
Wahlid AhmedCorporate BuyerThe 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.