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MecaVIN identifies a vehicle's exact trim level from its license plate: 34 brands covering over 75% of vehicles on the road — hundreds of millions of vehicles identified instantly.

MecaVIN identifies the exact trim level of a vehicle from its VIN: 34 brands covering over 75% of vehicles on the road — hundreds of millions of vehicles identified instantly.

911andco, the leading French-language website dedicated to the Porsche 911, recommends MecaVIN via a partner link: exact trim, original options, and verified provenance before buying a 911.

EV Market, the French benchmark for electric vehicles, recommends MecaVIN, ServiceHistory ("the must-have") and MecaScore to secure the purchase of a used EV — with a 5% discount for its readers.

The Auto-Mag magazine has published a comprehensive VIN guide and dedicates a section to MecaVIN: trim level, engine, equipment, original price, paint code. What the press takes away from it.

On the Automobile Propre forum, a Peugeot e-208 owner tested their MecaVIN report line by line. What the community verified—and what it says about our data.

OdoPass, the digital vehicle passport app (4.5/5 on 1,269 reviews), integrates MecaVIN technology: the exact list of options and original trim level from the license plate or VIN.

In June 2020, the PDLV blog analyzed 10 "fully loaded" listings using MecaVIN reports: none of them were. Golf 6: 3 options out of 24, Grand Picasso: 1 out of 13, Audi A1: 10 out of 87.

In its review of the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (992), the YouTube channel Le Vendeur Automobiles uses a MecaVIN report to detail the exact trim level and options of the tested vehicle.

Documents, bodywork, engine, test drive, VIN and options check: all the inspection points to check a used car before buying it, complete with a summary checklist.

Air conditioning in the south, heated seats in the north, national packages: a car's standard specification varies depending on the country of sale. What this means for imports and resale value.

Trendline, Comfortline, AMG Line, 'fully loaded'… On an imported car, the advertised trim level and options must be verified using the VIN. A step-by-step method.

Mercedes Datacard, BMW SA option codes, Volkswagen Group PR codes, Renault Dialogys, Peugeot Service Box: every manufacturer has its own coding system. The brand-by-brand guide to identify your trim level.

DIY, broker or manufacturer network: the 3 methods for importing a car from Europe, the real costs and procedures (tax certificate, COC, registration document).

The VIN contains your car's complete identity. 17-character structure, where to find it, and how to get the original trim level and options.

Section D.2 of the vehicle registration document contains a type approval code, not your trim level name. What it actually means, its limitations, and reliable alternatives.

Buying a Porsche is a dream, but watch out for the pitfalls! Discover how to check the history, hidden options, and reliability of your future German sports car through VIN decoding and our expert advice.