The VIN Decoder lets buyers enter a vehicle identification number to read make, year and key specifications before they bid. The accompanying VIN History Report surfaces background data including accident history, flood damage, theft records and service documentation, summarised with an overall history score.
The tools are designed to reduce risk on auction purchases where buyers cannot inspect a car in person.
What's good
- Reveals accident, flood, theft and service history before purchase
- Pairs decoding with a summarised history score
Trade-offs
- Report quality depends on upstream data sources
- Does not replace a physical pre-purchase inspection
