Choose a brand to see what is worth checking before you buy that car, or enter the VIN right away.
When the only source is the seller's word, the records give you something independent to compare it with.
Imported cars can carry a history in several countries. A report shows what has been recorded where.
A low price is sometimes explained by a damage entry or a mileage reading that does not fit. Better to know before the deposit.
Looks for records tied to the VIN, such as damage, mileage readings, theft entries and ownership changes, where available. Coverage may vary by country and vehicle.
Reads what is encoded in the 17 characters: manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture. It does not know what happened to the car afterwards.
Go to the VIN decoderThe VIN of the car. It is printed at the base of the windscreen and on a plate in the door frame, and it is also in the registration papers.
No. A report covers records of the car's past. The current technical condition has to be checked by someone who looks at the car.
Coverage may vary by country and vehicle, and not every event is recorded. A gap is not proof that nothing happened, so ask the seller for documents and have the car inspected.
Yes, and it is a good moment to do it. If the records clearly contradict the advert, you save the trip or at least know what to ask.
Enter the number and continue to the report.