Buyers
Buying a car?
Make the right decision
MecaVIN helps you make the right decision by providing a detailed report so you know exactly what you are buying and the real value of the vehicle.
Discover the precise trim, all standard equipment and the detailed options list with their original prices using your license plate or VIN number.
I've used MécaVin several times to confirm the equipment of a used vehicle. No problem for a Volvo XC90. No service for Teslas. Then used it for a Jaguar XF (no data) then an I-Pace via Apple ...Plus
Quick technical information on the chosen vehicle (options), but very limited history if the vehicle is foreign and/or not maintained within the brand's network...
Solutions tailored to every user profile
Buying a car?
Make the right decision
MecaVIN helps you make the right decision by providing a detailed report so you know exactly what you are buying and the real value of the vehicle.
We help you sell
your car more easily!
By providing a complete technical report to potential buyers, you reassure them and speed up the selling process.
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more about your car?
MecaVIN reports give you all the answers, verified by our vehicle identification experts.
Quickly identify these premium vehicles with MecaVIN
Luxury SUV
Premium compact SUV
Coupé SUV
Electric sedan
7-seat SUV
Electric SUV
Compact SUV
Electric SUV
Family SUV
Electric SUV
City SUV
Coupé SUV
Compact SUV
7-seat SUV
Family SUV
Vehicles from 2001 onwards
More than 495 car equipment items listed and documented for precise identification
Equipment dedicated to occupant well-being and comfort
117 equipment itemsActive and passive safety equipment
110 equipment itemsTechnological and multimedia systems
103 equipment itemsEquipment related to vehicle performance
84 equipment itemsManufacturer trims and grouped option packs
41 equipment itemsExterior equipment and elements of the vehicle
40 equipment itemsDiscover what our users say about our VIN identification service
"Impeccable service! I was able to identify all the factory equipment of my future used car before buying it. It saved me from a bad surprise."
Jean-Michel D.
Private buyer
"An indispensable tool for my business. The VIN reports are complete and reliable. I highly recommend MecaVIN to all my colleagues."
Sophie L.
Automotive professional
"Excellent for verifying the authenticity and exact configuration of collector vehicles. Precise and detailed information."
Marc B.
Collector





Everything you need to know about vehicle identification by VIN or registration plate
To find your car's trim level with the VIN number, simply enter the 17 characters of your VIN code on MecaVIN. Our system directly queries the manufacturer databases to precisely identify the exact trim, the range level and all factory-installed equipment. The report is available instantly.
To find out your car's options with the serial number, use our MecaVIN service. Enter your VIN number or your registration plate and get the complete list of installed options with their original prices. We distinguish standard equipment from paid options chosen at order time.
Yes, you can find a car's trim with the registration plate thanks to MecaVIN. Simply enter the registration plate and our system automatically retrieves the associated VIN number to identify the exact trim, the standard equipment and all the vehicle's options.
To get a vehicle's technical specifications by VIN, use the MecaVIN decoder. You will receive all the technical characteristics: engine, displacement, power, gearbox type, transmission, production date and country of origin. This information comes directly from the manufacturer databases.
MecaVIN offers complete vehicle identification by serial number with a detailed report. You get the exact trim, the list of options with original prices, the standard equipment, the technical characteristics and the aesthetic codes (paint, upholstery).
To know your car's model with the serial number, enter your VIN code on MecaVIN. The report precisely identifies: the make, the exact model, the generation, the trim, the production year and all the vehicle's technical specifications.
The VIN number can be found in several places: on the dashboard on the driver's side (visible from the outside), on the registration certificate (field E), on the driver's door pillar, and in the service book. This 17-character code is your vehicle's unique identity.
To find the VIN with the registration plate, use MecaVIN. Enter your plate number and our system automatically retrieves the associated VIN code from the official databases. You then get the complete vehicle identification report.
Yes, the MecaVIN report shows the original price of each option installed on the vehicle. You also get the vehicle's new price and the total of options, which allows you to assess the real value of the vehicle and negotiate with full knowledge of the facts.
MecaVIN covers more than 50 car brands: Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Porsche, Renault, Peugeot, Citroën, Ford, Toyota, Opel, Skoda, Seat, Volvo, Land Rover, Jaguar, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Nissan, Honda and many others.
To check a car's equipment before buying, ask the seller for the VIN number and use MecaVIN. You will get the complete list of standard equipment and factory-installed options. It is the ideal tool to avoid bad surprises and negotiate the right price.
Yes, the MecaVIN report is particularly useful for used cars. It allows you to verify that the advertised equipment matches the vehicle's original configuration. The information comes directly from the manufacturer databases, guaranteeing its authenticity.