Everything you need to know about CAN bus logs, adapters, formats, and VeriCAN reports.
CAN (Controller Area Network) bus is the internal communication network in modern vehicles. Every control module — engine, transmission, ABS, airbag, etc. — sends and receives data over this network. By analyzing this raw data, we can see the complete electronic history of a vehicle, far beyond what a basic OBD-II scanner shows.
Vehicle history reports rely on reported incidents — accidents, title changes, service records. They miss everything that wasn't reported. Our CAN forensic analysis reads the vehicle's own electronic memory, detecting issues that were never reported: cleared codes, swapped modules, odometer tampering, and hidden faults that don't appear in any database.
An honest answer: we report evidence, not verdicts. Every finding is data read directly from the vehicle's own modules, stated as "evidence of" or "consistent with" — not a legal conclusion. Accuracy depends on capture quality: a complete log gives the analysis more modules to cross-check. When the data is clean, the report says clean. Not satisfied? Full refund within 7 days — no questions.
We recommend a genuine ELM327 v1.5 adapter with the PIC18F25K80 chipset (approximately $15-18 on Amazon — see verified options here). Avoid cheap clones — they often can't read all CAN protocols. You can also upload logs exported from professional scanners like Autel, Launch, or Snap-on if you already own one.
Most reports are generated within 2-5 minutes of upload. Complex vehicles with many modules may take up to 10 minutes. You'll receive an email notification when your report is ready, and it's also available immediately in your dashboard.
Our platform supports most vehicles manufactured from 1996 onward that use CAN bus protocol (standardized in 2008 for all US vehicles). This includes cars, trucks, SUVs, and light commercial vehicles from all major manufacturers. Coverage continues to expand with regular updates.
We accept .csv, .blf (Binary Logging Format), .asc (ASCii), .log, and .txt files. Most OBD-II apps and professional scanners can export in one of these formats. If you're unsure, our upload page includes format-specific instructions.
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