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Why to check the VIN number of the car with the decoder
VIN decoder is a professional tool used to analyse and interpret the information encoded in the vehicle identification number. Its use allows you to:
- Determine the model and modification of the vehicle, which is important when calculating customs duties.
- Check the compliance of declared data and actual equipment - from engine type to optional equipment.
- Determine the exact technical specifications.
- Get service information recorded by official dealers.
To find out the history of the car by VIN-code means to exclude risks and objectively assess the technical condition of the car before buying. Even when buying a car from an official car dealership, it is useful to check the car by VIN-code.
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 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique code applied to body components and recorded in the documentation. Its location may vary from model to model:
- Under the windscreen: lower left corner when viewed from the outside.
- In the driver's doorway: near the lock or on a vertical body pillar.
- Under the bonnet: on the front engine compartment panel or body plate.
- On the engine block: most often as an engraving.
- Under the floor covering: in the area of the seats or centre tunnel.
It is important to make sure that the VIN code is readable and does not contain any traces of editing or re-application. If the codes on the body and in the documents do not match, it is a reason to refuse the purchase.
Decoding VIN history of a car
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) includes 17 symbols, each of which carries certain information. The structure of the code is strictly regulated and is used by all car manufacturers worldwide.
- 1-3 characters (WMI): indicates the country of production and manufacturer.
- 4-9 symbols (VDS): contain the description of the car: platform, body type, engine type, drive, model.
- 10 character: indicates the model year.
- 11 symbol: the factory where the vehicle was manufactured.
- 12-17 characters (VIS): Individual serial number.
To get accurate information about the car, it is important to correctly decipher the entire code, including the control number. Nissan VIN decoding, for example, includes extended data on modification, transmission type and fuel type. Checking the VIN code is a prerequisite for purchasing a car without unpleasant consequences.
Buying a car from Spain is an attractive decision only because of the wide choice of models, favourable climate, gentle bodywork, but because of the careful attitude of Europeans to transport. However, often an attractive price can hide a distorted maintenance history of the car. To exclude the purchase with forged documents, modified equipment or hidden damage, a VIN-code check of the car is carried out. This step allows you to get a complete picture of the vehicle before concluding the deal.