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Why to check the VIN number of the car with the decoder
Each vehicle is assigned a unique 17-digit VIN number. This number is not repeated for any other vehicle. With the help of a decoder it is possible to quickly obtain:
- Service history: data on the passing of maintenance, replacement of units and assemblies, confirmed by the dealer.
- Equipment: what functions, safety systems, multimedia and climate equipment were installed at the factory.
- Accident and damage data: a VIN check will show you if there have been any body repairs or insurance claims.
- Registration details: important when buying a car from a European auction.
Checking a car by VIN code helps to objectively assess the condition of the vehicle. This is a defence against unscrupulous sellers and technical surprises.
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 body number is not a sticker. It is cut, engraved or embossed on important structural elements of the vehicle.
The location of the VIN depends on the make, but most often it can be found:
- Under the windscreen, on the driver's side (the plate is readable from the outside).
- On the driver's door pillar, next to the lock.
- In the engine compartment: on the front shield, spar or cylinder head.
- In the boot, under the mat (on rear-wheel drive models).
- In the passenger compartment, under the front carpet or console trim.
The VIN must be identical at all points. Inconsistencies are an indication of possible tampering, which requires expert judgement.
Decoding VIN history of a car
The VIN consists of 17 characters. Each group of characters contains certain information:
- 1-3 characters (WMI) - World Manufacturer's Code. For example, VF7 - Citroën, used for models from France and Portugal.
- 4-9 characters (VDS) - model code, body type, safety systems, equipment features.
- 9 symbol - control number that determines the validity of the code.
- 10 symbol - year of manufacture code.
- 11-17 symbols (VIS) - serial number indicating the specific car on the production line.
Using the Citroen vin decoder service, you can get accurate factory information about the car of this brand or any other. This is especially useful when checking models imported from the south of Europe. The decoder allows you to find out for free the configuration by VIN to be sure of the benefit of the deal.
Portugal is one of the stable suppliers of used cars on the European market. Local drivers treat their vehicles with care, the country's climate is mild and the road infrastructure is at a high level. This has a positive effect on the technical condition of the car. However, when buying a car from Portugal, it is important to exclude the risks associated with inaccurate information about it. Checking the car by VIN-code is a way to get reliable information before concluding the deal. This is a step that reduces risks, saves money and allows you to make a decision based on reliable facts. Car history by VIN code helps to compare the actual and declared configuration, and also confirms the legal purity of the vehicle.