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See how simple it is to use the vehicle identification number VIN decoder. In three steps, you’ll get specific vehicle information. The VIN number is a unique 17-character code assigned to each vehicle. A specific vehicle’s VIN is like human DNA – check it once and you know everything.

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Enter the VIN into the Decoder

Entering the 17-character VIN into our system reveals the vehicle’s history. Note that the VIN does not include the letters “I,” “O,” and “Q” to prevent mistakes and misunderstandings related to readability. Get Information about Vehicle

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Get Information about Vehicle

Decoding the VIN uncovers key details. The VIN decoder reveals specific information encoded in the chassis number for free. Based on this data, we generate reports to clear up any doubts.

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Choose Your Desired Report

Order a detailed report generated by our VIN Decoder. VinExtreme will provide a report with clearly organized sections of information from decoding the VIN code. You can download the purchased report in PDF format from the website and receive a copy via email.

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Your guide - FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Our Vehicle History Reports include vehicle data from more than 26+ European countries, the US and Canada, from more than 50,000 different automotive service providers.

Thousands of consumers rely on VinExtreme reports every day to help them make the final decision to buy or sell a used car. The Vehicle History Report can include information on whether a car has been involved in an accident, had any service actions, damage, or previous owners. See prices.

You can request a free VinExtreme Vehicle History Report from one of 300+ trusted and reliable car dealers. Discount codes also appear regularly on our social media. You can look for information about promotional campaigns on the blog and directly at our Customer Service.

Vehicle History Reports are available for all vehicles manufactured after 1981, when the 17-character VIN number was standardized. VinExtreme service provides data from more than 50,000 institutions in the automotive sector.

Among the most important are car dealers, garages, vehicle inspection stations, financial institutions, government, associations, repositories and records of stolen vehicles, police, dismantling stations, car dealerships.

VinExtreme service is the most complete source of information from more than 26+ European countries, the US and Canada. The data comes from more than 50,000 different institutions providing services in or for the automotive sector. 

Among the most important are:

  • car dealers,
  • workshops,
  • vehicle inspection stations,
  • financial institutions,
  • state administration,
  • associations,
  • repositories,
  • records of stolen vehicles,
  • police,
  • disassembly stations,
  • car dealerships.

The amount of data included in the report depends on the specific VIN number, and the type and amount of information is always presented before purchasing the full report.

The cost of a full VinExtreme Vehicle History Report is 24,99 €. VinExtreme service also has a special package offer aimed at business customers, with a special focus on authorized and unauthorized dealers. See prices.

Checking the VIN number is an integral part of a transparent process of both buying and selling a vehicle. An investment in VinExtreme's Vehicle History Report pays for itself even several hundred times over, because when you spend a few dozen euros and add the report to your ad, you can earn an additional 5-10% of the initial value of the car.

The total cost of damage to vehicles detected annually by VinExtreme reaches 889 million euros, and damage has been recorded in nearly 480,000 cases. The most popular models in our market had at least a 32% probability of damage in Vehicle History Reports

VinExtreme Vehicle History Report can be used by anyone who wants to check the history of a used car. We have already generated over 4,000,000 reports that have helped (both sellers and buyers) to get the full history of any vehicle.

Our reports are also extremely useful for people who already own a vehicle but do not know its full history. Such knowledge makes it easier to operate the vehicle later on and gives you an idea of how it should be treated.

The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) consists of 17 characters and serves as a unique identifier for a specific vehicle. It can be found, for example, on the registration certificate or on the driver's-side windshield. At VinExtreme, you can use the VIN or license plate number to obtain a Vehicle History Report. Check the number VIN or license plate.

Up to 70% of vehicle buyers have experienced manipulation by sellers, so the best solution would be to ask for the VIN number before seeing the car. If the seller is unwilling to provide the VIN number, be careful.

Because the Vehicle History Report is instantly available online and you don't need any specific document to buy it, you can also learn about the car's history when you go to see it in person.

What is the VIN number?

The VIN (Vehicle Identification number) is a unique identifier assigned to each vehicle. It consists of 17 characters that contain information about the brand, model, year of production and the characteristic features of the vehicle. The VIN number is used to track the vehicle history, such as repairs, technical inspections and accidents. This is a key element when checking the technical condition and vehicle history before buying.

Where to find a VIN number?

The VIN number is placed on elements permanently related to the body. You can usually find it on the driver's side, in the service book, on the side of the engine and in various other places, which is often conditioned by the car brand. If you do not find it under the hood, you can look for it in the trunk, on the floor in the passenger cabin, on the threshold, on the front septum, the nest of the front suspension column, the floor in the passenger compartment or the dashboard.