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Why to check the VIN number of the car with the decoder
A VIN check is a tool without which it is impossible to objectively evaluate a used car. First of all, it allows you to find out the service history of the car, which allows you to assess how carefully it has been looked after throughout its life. It reflects data on technical inspections, repairs and replaced components. This helps to identify possible hidden problems, understand the real condition of the car and make an informed buying decision.
With the help of decoder you can get full information on VIN-code, including factory equipment, original color, engine type, transmission and safety equipment. This is especially important when buying cars of French brands - Citroën, Peugeot, Renault - whose model changes are sometimes not recorded in publicly available databases. To run a car through the vin code means to protect yourself from legal risks and hidden defects that are not reflected in the PTS.
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 unique identification number (VIN) is fixed in several places on the car body and in the documents. In most French car models, it can be found in the following locations:
- Under the windscreen - on a plate near the left front pillar, on the driver's side.
- Doorway - at the driver's door lock, or on the pillar between the front and rear doors.
- Engine compartment - on the panel in front of the bonnet, or on the engine.
- Bonnet lid or wheel arch - additional decal depending on manufacturer.
- Interior under the mat - in some models, the code is duplicated under the driver or passenger seat.
Be sure to check that the number on the body and in the documents correspond. Even a minimal discrepancy requires a separate check, otherwise the registration may be rejected.
Decoding VIN history of a car
The VIN consists of 17 characters. Its structure is standardized and contains extensive technical information:
WMI (first 3 characters) - manufacturer and country of assembly. French cars start with VF (Renault), VR (Citroën), or VF3 (Peugeot).
VDS (4 to 9 characters) - model characteristics: body type, engine, series, safety systems.
Check digit (9th character) - used to verify the code.
VIS (from 10 to 17 symbols) - place of assembly, serial number.No, the report reflects the service history of the car and technical specifications, including equipment.
Buying a car from France is a reasonable choice if you are looking for quality, reliability and European service history. However, the external gloss may hide a serious problem: discrepancy of technical characteristics, hidden facts of modification of equipment. Checking a car by VIN-code allows you to quickly identify all critical nuances and make sure of the true history of the vehicle. The report is generated automatically in 1 minute, without queues, without intermediaries, with verification via QR code.