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Service history of the car
The BidCar report provides a complete vehicle maintenance history. The information included will help you learn all about the condition of the vehicle and the work carried out.
Why to check the VIN number of the car with the decoder
The VIN code check is a tool without which it is impossible to objectively evaluate a used car. First of all, it allows you to check the date of manufacture against the date stated in the documents. If there is a discrepancy, the customs duty may be changed or the registration may be cancelled.
With the help of decoder you can get full information on VIN-code, including factory equipment, original colour, 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 the car through the vin code means to protect yourself from legal risks and hidden defects that are not reflected in the PTS.
With the help of decoder you can get full information on VIN-code, including factory equipment, original colour, 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 the 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 vehicle history report
1
General information about the vehicle - Car make and model
- Series and body type
- Drive type
- Transmission type
- Model code
- Engine code
- Series and body type
- Drive type
- Transmission type
- Model code
- Engine code
2
Technical characteristics of the car - Date of manufacture by VIN
- Engine displacement
- Engine power
- Fuel type
- Ecological standard
- Equipment by VIN
- Engine displacement
- Engine power
- Fuel type
- Ecological standard
- Equipment by VIN
3
Body colour and features - Machine colour
- Bumper material
- Presence of body protection elements
- Bumper material
- Presence of body protection elements
4
Options and equipment - Security systems
- Air conditioning and heating system
- Electric actuators and adjustments
- Number of USB ports
- Multimedia system
- VIN equipment check
- Air conditioning and heating system
- Electric actuators and adjustments
- Number of USB ports
- Multimedia system
- VIN equipment check
5
Suspension and wheels - Wheel and tyre size
- Suspension type
- Spare wheel availability
- Suspension type
- Spare wheel availability
6
Additional options - Parking sensors and cameras
- Tyre pressure sensors
- Start-stop system
- Tyre pressure sensors
- Start-stop system
7
Illumination - Type of lamps
- Presence of daytime running lights
- Presence of daytime running lights
8
Features of electronics - On-Board Diagnostics (OBD)
- Electrical architecture
- Electrical architecture
9
Service history of the car 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.
- 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.
10
Other - Vehicle class and type
- Glass and mirror settings
- Type of steering
- Glass and mirror settings
- Type of steering
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Can I check a French car by VIN for free?
Yes, if you are a registered user on the Bidcar.eu portal.
2. What if the VIN is damaged or erased?
A car with an unreadable VIN cannot be registered. An expert examination is mandatory, and in some cases registration may be refused.
3 How accurate is the information on VIN-code?
The report is generated on the basis of official dealer databases. The QR code authentication system excludes falsifications.
4. For which cars is the VIN check in Europe relevant?
VIN check in Europe is especially useful when buying cars imported from France via third countries.
5. Does the check include information about liens and restrictions?
No, the report includes the date of manufacture of the car and technical specifications, including equipment.
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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.
- 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 code consists of 17 characters. Its structure is standardised 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 (10 to 17 characters) - date of manufacture, place of assembly, serial number.
For example, with the help of Fiat vin-decoder you can accurately establish the model year, engine, date of assembly and compliance with the factory specification. This is especially important when ordering original spare parts and passing technical inspection.
Checking a car by VIN is a mandatory step before customs clearance. Correctly determined date of manufacture is critical for the calculation of duties. Incorrect information will result in delayed registration or inability to register the car.
- 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 (10 to 17 characters) - date of manufacture, place of assembly, serial number.
For example, with the help of Fiat vin-decoder you can accurately establish the model year, engine, date of assembly and compliance with the factory specification. This is especially important when ordering original spare parts and passing technical inspection.
Checking a car by VIN is a mandatory step before customs clearance. Correctly determined date of manufacture is critical for the calculation of duties. Incorrect information will result in delayed registration or inability to register the car.
Latest verified cars on Bidcar.eu
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, changed date of issue. 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.