The VIN number is a unique number which identifies a vehicle. Thanks to it we can learn a lot of important information about the car, especially its history, especially when it comes to accidents. Often it turns out that buying an “accident-free” car in fact purchased a vehicle that had serious damage or was completely wrecked. Apart from the history of damage to our vehicle, we can also find out other important information, such as the country of origin or the colour of the original paintwork.

Abarth VIN decoder – fill in the form

The VIN decoder will allow you to check whether the car’s current equipment is original, installed in the vehicle by the manufacturer. Before buying a particular vehicle, it is also worth verifying the paint colour.

The generated report is an invaluable aid in checking the vehicle. The data it contains is a basic compilation of information necessary to know the history of the car. All the information contained in the report you receive is an indispensable and even necessary element of checking the car before buying it.

Where is the VIN?

The VIN number can be the most difficult to find. It is sometimes stamped on the frame of the car or located behind the windshield. Unfortunately, this isn’t the rule, so if you can’t find your VIN, it’s worth going to a vehicle inspection station or checking where it’s located.

The VIN number was first used in 1954 in the United States. Car manufacturers such as Abarth were already marking their cars in this way at that time. Marking of this type began to be used by car manufacturers also in Europe. However, the first numbers looked very different. In 1981, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the USA standardized the format. Cars sold should contain a 17-character VIN that does not contain the letter I (I), O (o) or P (q) (to avoid confusion with the numbers 1 and 0).

The VIN decoder on the Abarth will allow us to check that the current equipment is original and that the vehicle’s paint colour matches. Often it turns out that the car was originally black, for example, and for some reason was repainted in a different colour. Such a change may suggest a serious accident.