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Chassis Number Check for Chinese Cars

Check a Chinese car by its chassis number. Enter the 17-character chassis number (VIN starting with L) to see the brand, model and year for free, then unlock the full vehicle history report for accidents, mileage and ownership.

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Chassis Number Check — Full Report

What Your Chassis Number Check Reveals

Start with a free preview that confirms the brand, model and year. The vehicle history report then adds:

Accidents & Damaged Areas

The number of recorded accidents and the damaged areas of the car, in the Standard report. Check a car's accident history by chassis number before you pay.

Ownership History

The number of previous owners and the history of ownership transfers, in the Standard report.

Mileage & Maintenance Records

Recorded mileage and maintenance records in China, in the Premium report. Spot odometer rollback from the chassis number.

Vehicle Title: Salvage & Theft

Salvage, rebuilt and theft records tied to the chassis number, in the Standard report.

Insurance Claims

The car's insurance claim history with a risk grade and overall evaluation, in the Premium report.

Specifications & Valuation

Engine, transmission, dimensions and market information, plus a price valuation, in the Basic report.

China Car History

Why you need a vehicle history report before you buy a used car

Buying or importing a used Chinese car without a full vehicle history check can cost you thousands. A chassis number check catches these risks early:

  • Odometer FraudMileage rollbacks are common in the used car market. Recorded mileage and maintenance records in China show the real reading.
  • Hidden Accident DamageCosmetic repairs can mask structural damage. The accident count and damaged areas tied to the chassis number reveal it.
  • Cloned or Mismatched Chassis NumbersThe free preview confirms the brand, model and year, so you know at once if the chassis number doesn't match the car or the listing.
  • Title Washing & FraudWritten-off vehicles get resold abroad as clean. The vehicle title section catches salvage and rebuilt records before you buy.
  • Stolen Vehicle CheckTheft records tied to the chassis number are part of the vehicle title section in the Standard report.
  • Model & Year VerificationThe 10th character of the chassis number is the model year, and the free preview confirms the model and year against the seller's claims.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chassis number check FAQ

Quick answers for importers, dealers, and buyers running a chassis number check before purchase.

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How do I check a chassis number?

Enter the 17-character chassis number (VIN) in the check above and add your email. For a Chinese vehicle you get a free preview with the brand, model, year and manufacturer, and can then unlock the full history report for accidents, mileage and ownership.

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What is a chassis number?

A chassis number is the 17-character code that identifies one specific vehicle. It's the same thing as the VIN: "chassis number" is the term used in the Gulf, South Asia and Africa, "VIN" in North America and Europe. You'll find it on the registration card, at the base of the windscreen and on the driver-side door frame.

03

Does the check work for Toyota, Suzuki, Honda or Hyundai?

No. ChineseVIN covers Chinese vehicles only — chassis numbers that start with L, such as BYD, Chery, Geely, Changan, Haval, Jetour and MG.

04

How do I know if a car was made in China?

Look at the first character of the chassis number. Every vehicle built in China starts with L, and characters 2 and 3 identify the manufacturer.

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Can I check a BYD, Geely, Changan or Jetour chassis number?

Yes. The check covers Chinese-made vehicles from BYD, Geely (including Lynk & Co and Zeekr), Changan, Jetour, Chery, Haval and MG. The free preview confirms the brand, model and year; the paid reports add specifications, accidents, ownership, mileage and insurance claims.

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What does the full report include?

The Basic report adds specifications and a price valuation. The Standard report adds the vehicle title (salvage, rebuilt and theft records), accident count, damaged areas and ownership history. The Premium report adds insurance claims, mileage records, maintenance records in China and a risk grade.

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Can I check a chassis number online for free?

Yes. The brand, model, year and manufacturer preview is free for Chinese vehicles, and the check works online from anywhere — including the UAE, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.