VIN CHECK: VinAudit Report Sections
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Vehicle Specifications
The vehicle identification number supplied can be decoded into the detailed data & specifications about the vehicle. These details include performance & fuel efficiency, handling & braking, exterior & aerodynamics, and the measured dimensions of the vehicle.
Field Name Description Example VIN The full vehicle identification number 1VXBR12EXCP901213 Year The calendar year in which the vehicle was manufactured 2005 Make The manufacturer or trade name of this vehicle Toyota Model The particular design or version of this vehicle Corolla Trim The style or sub-model within the current model CE Engine The size and type of the vehicle’s combustion engine 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V Style The class and type of this vehicle’s overall design SEDAN 4-DR Made In The country of origin where the vehicle was made United States Steering Type The steering components or system used to control the direction of the vehicle’s motion R&P Anti-Brake System The automobile safety system that allows the vehicle’s wheels to maintain tractive contact on the road surface 4-Wheel ABS Fuel Capacity The overall amount of fuel that the vehicle’s container can hold 50.0 L Overall Height The overall measurement, from top to bottom, of the vehicle 1.49 m Overall Length The overall measurement of the longest side of the vehicle, from bumper to bumper 4.53 m Overall Width The overall measurement of the thickness of the vehicle 1.70 m Standard Seating The prescribed number of seats available in this vehicle 5 Optional Seating The possible number of seats available in this vehicle No Data Highway Mileage The estimated fuel efficiency when travelling on the highway in this vehicle 6.2 L/100 km City Mileage The estimated fuel efficiency when travelling in the city in this vehicle 7.8 L/100 km Registration Records
The section shows vehicle registration and ownership records issued by provincial vehicle registration agencies. Below you will find the number of times this vehicle has been registered and in which provinces/territories, which is listed in reverse chronological order.
Field Name Description Example Registration Date The date when this vehicle was registered 2019-01-15 Jurisdiction The name of the jurisdiction issuing the registration Manitoba Type The current state of the vehicle registration record Current Odometer The number of kilometres covered when the vehicle was registered 84,197 km VIN The full vehicle identification number associated 1VXBR12EXCP901213 Vehicle Status Checks
This section lists our checks for all possible statuses and brands issued by authorities: normal, irreparable, salvage, rebuilt, stolen, or inspection required. A brand indicates that authorities have permanently associated an issue (stolen or severely damaged) to the vehicle.
Field Name Description Example Jurisdiction The name of the jurisdiction issuing the vehicle status/brand Manitoba Status/Brand The status/brand of this vehicle: normal, non-repairable, salvage, rebuilt, stolen, or inspection Normal Status Date The date when the vehicle status/brand gets recorded 2019-01-14 Detail The detail and meaning of the vehicle status/brand Vehicle exists and currently hasn’t any non-normal statuses Recall Records
This section lists potential recall records based on the vehicle’s year, make and model. Please call manufacturer or visit its website to verify if the recall(s) applies to your vehicle.
Field Name Description Example Recall Date Date of the recall 2020-03-04 Recall # Manufacturer’s reference recall number SRC RA2 Recall Details Details of the recall Affected System: Suspension. Manufacturer Buybacks
This section lists manufacturer buybacks through the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). CAMVAP is a dispute resolution program for Canadian consumers who are experiencing problems with the assembly of their vehicle or with how the manufacturer implements its new-vehicle warranty. CAMVAP covers vehicles from the current model year and up to an additional four model years old.
Field Name Description Example Manufacturer The name of the manufacturer for this vehicle FCA Canada Model The model of this vehicle RAM 3500 LONGHORN Complaint The received complaint about this vehicle Steering/Suspension – Direction/Suspension Theft Records
This section highlights any historical or active reports of theft and theft recoveries with data from authorities. Buyer beware: those scammed into buying a stolen car often lose both the money and the car if it is recovered by the police.
Field Name Description Example Vehicle Type The type of the stolen vehicle Sedan Make The manufacturer of the stolen vehicle Toyota Model The particular design of the stolen vehicle Corrola Year The calendar year in which the stolen vehicle was manufactured 2005 Stolen In The jurisdiction where the vehicle was reported stolen Ontario Record Last Updated The date when the record was last updated 2014-05-07 Salvage Auction Records
This section lists historical salvage auction listings. This means the vehicle has been damaged so severely that the insurer has deemed it a total loss and sold it at auctions.
Field Name Description Example Date The date of the record 2020-04-06 Location The location of the auction NA Details Details of the record Salvage Auction (Listing #33751020)
Primary Damage: Mechanical
Odometer: 144,844 mi. Exempt
Exterior Color: BlackUS Vehicle History
This section provides a summary (including title records, junk/salvage/insurance records, sales records, title checks, etc.) and a link to a full report for any matching records in the United States. You would want to pay attention to this section if the car has been imported from US.
US History Check Item Description Example Result Title Records US title records proving ownership of a vehicle issued by US state DMVs View for details Junk / Salvage / Insurance Records Junk, salvage, and insurance records indicate that vehicles have either been reported as a total loss by an insurance company or registered with a junk/scrap yard, or vehicles have been sold at a salvage auction (to be potentially rebuilt and sold at retail!). View for details Thefts Records Historical or active reports of theft and theft recoveries with data from the US National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and other industry sources. No records found! Sales Records Historical listings of this vehicle for sale, either by a private party or by a car dealership No records found! Title Checks Checks for all potential title brands issued by state DMVs against the title. A “branded” title — as opposed to a “clean” title — indicates that the state has permanently associated a potential issue related to the vehicle. 1 record found! Supplemental Resources
This section contains additional data related to the vehicle which may or may not be related to the vehicle’s history. This includes the vehicle’s estimated market value, the vehicle’s estimate 5-year ownership cost (if purchased now), and recommended external resources for finding out more.
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