How to check a car's equipment

Vin number of the car

Vin number, or rather identification number , is a unique code that is assigned to all vehicles.

It contains all the information about the vehicle and its manufacturer. It first appeared in America in 1977, and became widespread throughout the world in the 1980s. The VIN code is unique for each vehicle and is compiled in accordance with international standards ISO-3779 and ISO-3780. It consists of seventeen characters and includes Arabic numerals and Latin letters, except I, O and Q.

How to check the equipment through the online service "AutoHistory"?

The procedure for checking a car's VIN configuration on our website is extremely simple. You only need to do a few steps:

• Enter the vehicle identification number in the input field.
• Provide a working email address to which the vehicle history will be sent to you.
• Pay for the service.

A detailed report will be sent to your email address within 5-15 minutes. When the service is busy, there are delays, but no more than 1.5 hours from the moment of payment.

"AutoHistory" works with databases of official, unofficial and commercial structures. Therefore, we guarantee that you will receive the most detailed and truthful information about the car you are interested in. You can check the equipment of your vehicle on our website without restrictions, regional restrictions and at any time convenient for you, day or night - our operation mode is 24/7.

Based on the above, the vehicle equipment according to the VIN code must be checked without fail. By doing this, you will significantly reduce the risk of possibly falling into fraudulent schemes, saving your money, time and nerves. "AutoHistory" is your reliable assistant in purchasing used vehicles. Fraudsters are insidious - always be on the lookout!

What information is included in the VIN?

The VIN code contains detailed information about the vehicle. From it you can find out:

• release date
• country of issue
• company and manufacturing plant
• make and model
• body type
• engine type and its technical characteristics
• car modification
• drive type
• transmission parameters
• number of gears
• toxicity class
• air conditioning system data
• car color and paint type
• type of upholstery.

How to find out the equipment of a car by VIN code for free

Let's look at two services that offer free VIN decoding.

VINformer

VINformer is a service that combines several VIN code checks from different databases. Basic options are offered free of charge, such as:

• Model;
• Model code;
• Brand;
• Body type;
• Date of manufacture;
• Transmission;
• Manufacturer information;
• Review review through Rosstandart;
• Information about RAMI liability insurance.

For a fee (from 170 rubles and above for each report) you can order an extract from the following databases:

Table 1: Overview of VINformer reports

VINformer is a useful service, but the free version is useless.

Decoding the VIN code

The Vin number is deciphered in the following order:

1. The first three characters encrypt information about the vehicle manufacturer: geographic area, country and manufacturing company.
2. The next six characters contain vehicle description: model, body type, equipment, permissible maximum weight and other data about the car. The ninth position of the number sometimes contains control sign, with which you can determine whether the identification number has been changed.
   

   The control mark is required in America and China. In Europe it is not always used.

3. The last eight characters contain the distinctive features of the vehicle, including the year of its manufacture and the specific manufacturer.

Checking through AutoHistory

Convenience, you can quickly and without leaving home check the equipment of your car by body number through the AutoHistory service. Within 15 minutes you will receive complete information about the car, including sales history, participation in accidents, fines, arrests and much more.

Why you should buy a report through our service:

1. The cost of the report is only 199 rubles.
2. From the report you will receive all the information about the car and be able to make sure that it is legally clean, free of encumbrances, seizures and other restrictions.
3. The presence of the owner is not required. You can carry out the check yourself, knowing only the body number or state license plate.
4. Information is collected from several sources - official and unofficial databases.
5. The report contains only reliable information.

Our online service for checking the history of vehicles on the territory of the Russian Federation allows you to obtain information about any car registered in Russia in a few minutes. You do not have to independently search for data in several sources, contacting various authorities. To receive the report, you only need a couple of minutes of free time and an Internet connection. If you only have your phone at hand, we recommend downloading a convenient mobile application, with which the check can be accessed anywhere.

Where is the VIN code located?

All manufacturing companies apply VINs at their discretion to various body parts.​ The documentation for the vehicle will help you clarify the location of the number. In most cases it can be seen:

• at the bottom of the windshield, on the left side;
• near the driver's seat on the floor;
• on the driver's door pillar;
• under the hood of the car;
• in the trunk, under the spare tire.

How to check a car's equipment by VIN?

Many car owners are interested in how they can check and see what equipment a vehicle has according to its VIN. Most often, this is done before buying a car second-hand. The buyer wants to know what he is buying, make sure the seller is honest and find out everything about his future vehicle: where it was assembled, technical details. car data, additional equipment.

Today, there are a large number of online services and official portals, where information about the car is provided using a winformer, for a fee or free of charge, with or without registration. True, the depth of the check will be different for car brands and for different services. Let's look at the most popular ways to find out the configuration by Wincode.

Traffic police website

You can always use the free online service for checking a car by VIN on the official website of the traffic police. You will need to enter the vehicle's VIN code and state registration number. number.

Please note that you will only be provided with general information about the vehicle.

Manufacturer's website

The next way is to try to find out information about the car online using the VIN code on the manufacturer’s official website . Some brands already provide this feature. For example, you can find out the equipment of a Kia by VIN on the brand’s portal using the link check kia by VIN .

Online services

• Decoding the complete set by VIN is possible on the trusted Internet resource elcats.ru. ​On it you can determine the equipment by VIN for most popular brands, such as Toyota, Renault, Opel, Nissan, Audi, VAZ, Mercedes, Skoda, Ford, BMW and many others. VW, Skoda and Ford cars will receive the most detailed information . To do this, on the main page of the site, select the make of your car, for example, Volkswagen, then enter its VIN in the window that appears. The specification of the car will open to you. You can view complete information about the car after clicking on the “Show list of options” link.

• You can check the car's equipment by VIN on the website vinformer.su. On the main page of the site, enter your code in the “vehicle VIN” line. You will be provided with detailed information about the characteristics of the vehicle free of charge. The resource makes it possible for an unregistered user to get their car's VIN code checked for free only 3 times a day.

• Another opportunity to check the vehicle’s equipment using the VIN number is on the website exist.ru. To do this, you will first have to register on the portal, then select the “query by vin” item, then “add a vehicle”, enter the vin number of your car and get its data. Full specifications will open via the “all parameters” link.
• Here are some more useful resources for finding out the equipment of Opel, Citroen and Peugeot cars by wine. check the BMW by VIN code using the link. You can check the equipment according to the Mercedes here.
• Today paid sites for checking a car’s equipment by its VIN number. They provide the owner with complete information about transport. In most cases, this information is more detailed than data from free resources. If you wish, you can use such proven resources as auto-history.rf and avtocod.ru
• To check your car by VIN, you can use one of the many applications on Google Play.

How to check the equipment of the car

Before purchasing, consumers often need additional information about the vehicle they like. How to find out the car's equipment?

Checking the equipment by VIN

Cars have a unique code - a VIN number, which contains seventeen characters: numbers and letters of the Latin alphabet. Check the vehicle's equipment by VIN or state number on the Autocode website. A free check will tell you about the vehicle category, year of production, steering wheel position and engine size. For 349 rubles you can order a detailed report with the history of the car. It will contain information about mileage, technical information. inspections, compulsory motor liability insurance, fines, restrictions, accidents and much more.

If you are a professional car seller, use the “Autocode Pro” unlimited car check service. “Autocode Pro” allows you to quickly check a large number of cars, add comments to reports, create your own lists of liquid vehicles, quickly compare options and store data about cars in an orderly form.

Checking the equipment in a showroom or car service

When contacting a salon or car service center, a car enthusiast will also be able to check the “stuffing of the iron horse.” To do this, you need to inform the service station employees or dealer center specialists about your need. Specialists, having professionally assessed the set of options, will determine the car’s equipment.

Self check

When choosing the contents of a car, the consumer must go to the official website of the manufacturer or dealer. It is there that information about the configuration of the vehicle of interest will be contained. After all, each manufacturer offers its own package of options for a specific model.

For example, consider the HYUNDAI SOLARIS on the official Hyundai website:

• basic (active): 1.4l engine; automatic transmission; front-mounted airbags, stabilization system; sensors that allow you to find out tire pressure; power windows (front doors): audio system; ERA-GLONASS product;
• standard (active plus): + air conditioning; heated rear-view mirrors and equipping them with electric drive; heated rear seats; the audio system can now be controlled using buttons on the steering wheel;
• comfort: + exclusive steering wheel and dashboard; steering column reach adjustment; four power windows;
• luxury (elegance) + climate control; also includes parking sensors; light and rain sensors; armrest between the front seats that can be adjusted.

Each consumer can find out the equipment of the machine independently and in a way convenient for him. And it’s better to do this before purchasing, because the availability of options significantly affects the thickness of the wallet.

​Possible errors during verification

If, when checking the vehicle’s configuration, you are unable to obtain data about it, and the entered VIN number is determined to be incorrect, then there are several reasons for this:

• you made a mistake when typing characters - try entering the number again;
• perhaps the VIN code is not real and has been changed, you should immediately refuse to purchase such a car;
• Database Error;

Now you know how to find out all the information about the car and its configuration. This will help you make the right choice when buying a new car and avoid unwanted transactions, as well as learn everything about your current car.

How to check a car by VIN code can be seen in the video.

How to find out the vehicle's equipment by VIN code?

Many car enthusiasts do not realize how important it is to check the factory equipment of a car using the VIN code before purchasing it, even to determine the country of assembly. More experienced car owners will definitely answer that this will not only help make the right choice, but also save money if inconsistencies are discovered between the original equipment, documentation data and the information of the real owner. Also, the check will save you from such troubles as, for example, purchasing a “double” or a stolen car with a wrong number.