Accident Check by Chassis Number for Chinese Cars
Before you buy a used Chinese car, the chassis number shows whether it has been in an accident and where it was damaged. Here is how to check accident history by chassis number, what you see for free and what is in the full report. The check covers Chinese vehicles — chassis numbers that start with L.
Have the chassis number? Run a free chassis number check to decode it now, or get the full vehicle history report from China Vehicle History.
Can you check accident history by chassis number?
Yes, for vehicles built in China. Recorded accidents are tied to the chassis number, not to the plates or the current paperwork, so they stay visible after the car is sold or exported. The Standard report shows the number of accidents and the damaged areas; the Premium report adds the insurance claim history.
How to run an accident check by chassis number
First, copy the chassis number from the registration card or the plate at the base of the windscreen. Second, enter it in the check with your email to get the brand, model and year free, and confirm the number matches the car. Third, open the Standard report for the accident count, damaged areas and vehicle title, or the Premium report for insurance claims, mileage and a risk grade.
Finding damage from the chassis number
The damaged areas section shows where damage has been recorded on the car, and the vehicle title section shows whether it was declared a total loss or rebuilt. That tells you what a mechanic should look at most closely before you buy.
Signs of repair to look for
Paint thickness that differs between panels, uneven gaps between doors and wings, welding or cut marks near the pillars or boot floor, and replaced airbags. If anything looks tampered with around the chassis number itself, walk away.
Accidents recorded in your own country
The report covers the car's history in China. Accidents after the car was registered in your country are held by the local authorities — in the UAE, for example, through the Ministry of Interior accident enquiry. Check both to see the whole picture.
FAQ
How do I check if a car has been in an accident by chassis number?
Enter the chassis number in the check, then open the Standard report to see the number of recorded accidents and the damaged areas. The check covers Chinese vehicles whose chassis number starts with L.
Can I check accident history by chassis number for free?
The free preview confirms the brand, model, year and manufacturer. The accident count and damaged areas are part of the paid Standard report.
Does the report include accident photos?
No. It shows the number of accidents and the damaged areas, which tells you where to look when you inspect the car.
Does it work for Japanese or Korean cars?
No. ChineseVIN covers Chinese vehicles only — chassis numbers that start with L, such as BYD, Geely, Changan, Jetour, Haval, Chery and MG.
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