Frequently Asked Questions
What is a VIN?
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique 17-character identifier used to distinguish a specific vehicle. The VIN provides detailed information, including the vehicle's make, model, year, country of origin, and more. At Car Doctor, you can use the VIN to access your vehicle history report.
Where can I find my VIN number?
- Dashboard (often readable through the windshield).
- Inside the door.
- The engine firewall.
- Under the hood.
Where to find the VIN in documents?
- Vehicle title.
- Service records.
- Insurance policy.
Do Car Doctor reports cover information on every vehicle?
Car Doctor has an extensive database with over 350 million VIN records, covering the majority of used vehicles in the US. Reports are available for vehicles manufactured after 1981 and include information on cars and light trucks. With Car Doctor, you significantly reduce the risk of purchasing a vehicle with hidden or unknown issues.
Where else can you find your VIN?
If you are unable to find the VIN, try contacting the seller of the vehicle. The seller can find the VIN on the vehicle or in the paperwork as outlined in the steps above.
A VIN can often be found on the driver-side door, near where the door latches as well as on the lower-left hand corner of the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel. If you own the car, you can find it on the title, registration card or insurance documents.
What is an Car Doctor Vehicle History Report?
Every day Car Doctor provides millions of customers just like you with complete and truthful vehicle history reports. We are helping consumers get up- to-date information about used vehicles and help them feel confident in their potential purchase. With our reports we provide the following information: odometer readings, previous owners, damages, accidents, recalls, photos, title information, and more.
For whom do we provide Vehicle History Reports?
Car Doctor reports are available to anyone interested in the history of a used vehicle. You can use an Car Doctor report when you decide to buy a used vehicle and want to know it's history as well as information about any hidden issues. Car Doctor reports are also invaluable to those who wish to sell their car to a private party and need to show that their car is worth its price. It's obvious that buyers normally feel more confident when they are aware of the history of a vehicle they want to purchase.