Buying a US or imported car? Ask the AI first.
Paste the VIN. The AI reads the car's full history and tells you what to check before you pay.
AI car check
Example⚠️ Heads up — this 2016 BMW 328i (US import) shows 3 red flags:
- Odometer rollback — ~38,000 km erased between owners
- Salvage title — declared a total loss, then rebuilt
- 2 accidents — front-end + rear damage on record
Want me to explain what that means for you?
Is it still worth buying?
Only with care. A rebuilt car can be fine — but treat the dashboard mileage as unknown and the price as "too good to be true."
Before you pay:
- Get an independent mechanic to inspect it
- Ask the seller for repair receipts
- Expect higher insurance + lower resale
No receipts? Walk away.
What's a fair price then?
A clean 2016 328i runs about €12,000. A rebuilt-title car like this should sell for 30–40% less — and only with repair receipts. Don't pay clean-car money for a salvage car.
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What the AI does for you
AI reads the history
The AI goes through the car's full report — title brands, accidents, the odometer trail and owners — and tells you what matters in plain language.
Ask anything
Chat with the AI about the exact car: is the damage serious, is the price fair, what should a mechanic check before you buy.
Catch seller spin
Paste the seller's ad and the AI flags any claim that doesn't match the car's real history.
How it works
- 1
Paste the car's 17-character VIN.
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Get a free decode and official US safety recalls.
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Unlock the AI analysis and ask it anything about the car.
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Importing a US car to Europe
Buying a car in the USA to bring home? Pick your country for how the import and registration work — and check the VIN before you pay, because a US car's real history is exactly what the photos don't show.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a VIN?
A VIN — Vehicle Identification Number — is your car's unique 17-character code (letters and numbers, never I, O or Q). Every vehicle has exactly one.
Where do I find the VIN?
Look at the lower corner of the windscreen, the driver's-side door jamb, or the vehicle's registration documents.
What does the check show?
Decoded details — make, model, year, engine and factory — plus official safety recalls. The full history report adds accident, salvage and mileage records.
Where does the data come from?
Decode and recall data come from official records (the NHTSA vPIC database). We show exactly what the records contain.
Do I need an account?
No — no sign-up, no subscription, no stored password. Just enter a VIN.