SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Already utilized by dealers, Experian Automotive on Tuesday launched AutoCheck Mobile for Consumer.

Available through both Android and iPhone devices, Experian highlighted the new application can provide used-vehicle buyers with access to AutoCheck vehicle history reports.

Officials contend Experian Automotive is the first major vehicle history provider to deliver direct report access to consumers through a mobile application across both leading smartphone operating systems.

According to a recent Nielsen study, 83 percent of U.S. app downloaders used either Android or iPhone smartphones. The report indicated the Android operating system leads the market with 42.8 percent of share, and the Apple OS is second with 28.3 percent.

The new Experian application can be downloaded at no cost through online stores for Android and iPhone mobile devices.

After launching the application and entering AutoCheck account log-in information, users can enter a vehicle identification number or use the device's camera to take a picture of the VIN to view the vehicle's history.

With AutoCheck, Experian believes consumers can understand the history of a vehicle and compare it with similar models using AutoCheck Score.

"AutoCheck Mobile for Consumer is another way to provide used-car buyers with convenient access to the same vehicle history reports relied upon by dealers and auction houses nationwide," stated Scott Waldron, president of Experian Automotive.

"When consumers go used-car shopping, they typically consider a number of different vehicles before making their final purchase," Waldron continued.

"By making AutoCheck reports available on both leading mobile operating systems, we are ensuring consumers can easily obtain the information they need when they need it most," he went on to say.

Consumers also can purchase AutoCheck vehicle history reports online at www.autocheck.com. Single reports are available for $29.99, and a 30-day unlimited report package is available for $44.99.

"The unlimited package is unique to AutoCheck and allows consumers to freely run the reports they need to find the right vehicle for them," officials added.