VINsmart

VINsmart is an easy, inexpensive way to see a vehicle's history and car values by vin. In practice that means building software for you when nothing off the shelf fits.

It makes the most sense for companies with a specific process to automate. Alongside the main category they mention Automotive. They are a very small team, 1 to 10 people, which usually shapes who they work with. You will probably talk to the people who build it, which is great until you need 24/7 support.

VINsmart is based in Rumson, New Jersey. You can read more at vinsmart.com.

Our checklist for this category: portfolio relevance, who owns the code, and how they handle changes. Get the renewal terms in writing before the first invoice.

If you have worked with VINsmart, tell the next buyer what you paid and what surprised you. That is the part of this page we cannot write.