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What is a VIN?
A VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character code that identifies every vehicle. It contains information about the manufacturer, model, year of production, and country of origin.
How to check a VIN for free?
Enter the VIN code in the search field on the KodAuto homepage. You will receive an instant report with vehicle history, mileage, auction data, and government registrations.
What data does a VIN report contain?
The report includes: vehicle make and model, year, mileage history, auction records, government registrations, NHTSA vPIC decode, and technical specifications.
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Everything you need to know about VIN checks
What is a VIN?
A VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character code that identifies every vehicle. It contains information about the manufacturer, model, year of production, and country of origin.
How to check a VIN for free?
Enter the VIN code in the search field on the KodAuto homepage. You will receive an instant report with vehicle history, mileage, auction data, and government registrations.
What data does a VIN report contain?
The report includes: vehicle make and model, year, mileage history, auction records, government registrations, NHTSA vPIC decode, and technical specifications.
Where can I find the VIN on my car?
The VIN is located on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver-side door jamb sticker, vehicle title/registration documents, and insurance cards. Some vehicles have it stamped on the engine block.
Why check a VIN before buying a used car?
A VIN check reveals hidden accident history, mileage rollback fraud, flood/fire damage, salvage title status, theft records, and safety recalls — saving you thousands of dollars.
Is the VIN check really free?
Yes! All VIN reports on KodAuto are completely free. We provide NHTSA decode, auction records, government registrations, and AI descriptions at no cost.
What is NHTSA vPIC and why does it matter?
NHTSA vPIC (Vehicle Product Information Catalog) is the official US government database. It provides verified manufacturer data: exact model, engine, safety equipment, plant country, and more.
Can I check a VIN from any country?
Yes! VIN codes follow the international ISO 3779 standard. While NHTSA decode works best for US vehicles, our database contains records worldwide.
What does mileage rollback mean?
Mileage rollback (odometer fraud) is illegally reducing the mileage reading to increase value. Our reports track odometer across records over time — if mileage decreases, it's a fraud red flag.
What is a salvage title?
A salvage title means the vehicle was declared a total loss by insurance, usually after severe accident, flood, or theft. These may be rebuilt but often have hidden issues.
How often is the data updated?
Continuously. Auction records are added within hours. Government records sync regularly. NHTSA decode is always real-time.
What do different record types mean?
Auction records show Copart/IAAI sales with damage and photos. Government records show registrations and inspections. Each type gives different insights.
What does "keys" mean in auction records?
"Keys: Yes" means the auction house had the vehicle's keys. Missing keys may indicate the vehicle was towed or recovered.