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Why to check the VIN number of the car with the decoder
The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique code consisting of 17 characters. The decoder allows you to decode this code and get technically confirmed information about the vehicle.
VIN check functions:
- Equipment identification. The service provides information about original factory options.
- Vehicle history by VIN code. The report displays information about repairs, design changes made, equipment installation.
- Comparison with documents. Mismatches - a reason for additional examination or refusal to buy.
For buyers who choose a car at auctions or from hand, the decoder gives an opportunity to exclude problematic copies in advance.
Contents of our VIN decoder report
- Car make and model
- Series and body type
- Drive type
- Transmission type
- Model code
- Engine code
- Date of manufacture by VIN
- Engine displacement
- Engine power
- Fuel type
- Ecological standard
- Equipment by VIN
- Machine colour
- Bumper material
- Presence of body protection elements
- Security systems
- Air conditioning and heating system
- Electric actuators and adjustments
- Number of USB ports
- Multimedia system
- VIN equipment check
- Wheel and tyre size
- Suspension type
- Spare wheel availability
- Parking sensors and cameras
- Tyre pressure sensors
- Start-stop system
- Type of lamps
- Presence of daytime running lights
- On-Board Diagnostics (OBD)
- Electrical architecture
BidCar's VIN report provides a complete dealer service history for your vehicle. The information included will help you learn all about the vehicle's condition and work performed. The report contains:
- All service orders including exact dates, mileage, list of work performed, parts used with catalogue numbers.
- Comments and recommendations from masters and diagnosticians.
- Information on major repairs - engines, gearboxes, bodywork.
- Data on whether the car was used as a taxi or scrapped abroad (e.g. in the USA).
- Information about chipping the car, if it was recorded by the dealer during an internal combustion engine software check.
- A full listing of work and spare parts with quantities and catalogue numbers.
- Technical manuals for mechanic and body repairs and electrical diagrams of the vehicle.
- Complete dealer documentation in a large PDF document that stays with you locally.
In addition, it is important to note that the data in the report is not obtained from free sources such as traffic police or FSSP, but directly from official dealers. The report is generated in just 1-5 minutes and saved on your device.
- Vehicle class and type
- Glass and mirror settings
- Type of steering
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Where the VIN number of the vehicle is located
The VIN is affixed to load-bearing body parts and parts that are not easily accessible during normal use. This provides protection against counterfeiting.
The main locations of the VIN on cars are:
- Under the windscreen on the driver's side, in the lower left-hand corner.
- On the driver's door pillar or in the doorway.
- On the engine compartment panel, bonnet lid or front panel.
- On the cylinder block or engine head.
- Under the carpeting in the front passenger seat area.
Before buying a car, make sure that the VIN in the documents and on the bodywork are the same.
Decoding VIN history of a car
VIN code includes 17 characters, which are divided into three parts:
- WMI (1-3 characters) - production code indicating the country and the manufacturing company.
- VDS (4-9 characters) - descriptive part: body type, model, engine type, passive safety system.
- VIS (10-17 characters) - vehicle serial number, year of manufacture, assembly plant code.
The control symbol on the 9th position provides verification of the VIN. This eliminates accidental or intentional entry errors.
With the help of the decoder you can check the equipment, find out the type of power unit, gearbox, type of drive and the date of the beginning of production. For owners of German and Austrian cars there is a free Mercedes VIN check available through official databases.
Austria is one of the most reliable suppliers of used cars in the European Union. Cars are operated on quality roads, undergo regular technical inspections, and are not subject to corrosion due to the favourable climate. This makes the Austrian car market attractive for buyers from CIS countries. However, attractiveness does not exclude risks. Substitution of the year of manufacture, hidden defects, inconsistency of equipment are common problems when importing transport.
Checking a car by VIN code allows you to exclude errors and unreliable information even before the moment of purchase. The VIN report contains all the necessary information: from the date of assembly to the maintenance history. This is a mandatory measure when choosing a car from Europe. Checking a car by VIN-code before buying it from Austria is a sensible step. It allows you to detect pitfalls in advance, reduce risks and avoid additional costs after importation.
Our European car check is available free of charge when buying through BidCar service. Use it as a control tool. VIN is not just a set of symbols. It is a digital passport that tells you everything about your car.