SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -

Experian Automotive has rolled out a new social-media website for car enthusiasts that is largely built around sharing vehicle histories, which can often be crucial in fostering greater confidence among consumers.

CheckMyRide.com allows members to create personal vehicle time lines, find out where their old rides are now and swap stories about cars via Facebook and Twitter.

Members can also obtain an AutoCheck report for free through the site.

“Everyone has a car story to share. Maybe it’s about the first car you ever bought, the car you drove in college or the new convertible in your garage,” said Experian Automotive president Scott Waldron. "Now with CheckMyRide.com, people have a community where they can share stories about the cars they have loved with other car enthusiasts.”

Discussing the site’s features in more detail, officials noted that members can upload pictures and comments in their respective vehicle time lines. There is also a “Where In The World Is My Old Car?” feature that, via AutoCheck, lets members punch in a VIN and figure out the location of an old ride or learn about the journey of their current ride.

They can also comment on others’ vehicles.

“Car shoppers use our AutoCheck vehicle history reports to help them confidently understand, compare and select the right vehicle,” Waldron stated.

“By leveraging the information within AutoCheck, we are uniquely positioned to offer a fun and engaging way for people to interact and share stories about their own personal vehicle history,” he concluded.