A car is not just a means of transportation, it is an officially registered vehicle. Accordingly, he has a number in the system. A unique license plate must be affixed to the car, and if the license plate is used creatively, a lot of useful information can be learned. There are special services for this. They are also popular abroad — just google “license plate lookup” to be convinced.
Why do you need to search by number?
What information can be obtained from the car number:
- Car owner’s name.
- His registration address (registration).
- His contact details.
- VIN number of the car. This is an incredibly useful code that allows you to learn almost everything about a car.
- Vehicle registration details.
- Accident history.
- Mileage.
Who might need this set? First of all, a person who wants to buy a car. This way he will understand whether the seller is the owner, whether the license plates are registered for this car, and whether the seller’s words about mileage and accidents are true. And an additional search using the VIN code will reveal encumbrances and theft.
Data from open sources is used by private investigators. Of course, they are required to use the information ethically and in accordance with the law. Numbers are important evidence that leads, if not to the criminal, then to a witness to the crime. And sometimes to the victim — if we are talking about missing people.
Of course, law enforcement agencies also search cars by license plate number.
VINdecoderz service
To search for cars using American license plates, there is a service called VINdecoderz. It works in all states. You just need to enter your state and license plate number in the search box. After a successful search, you will receive complete information about the car. The service is free and belongs to the public: everyone can use the information. The data is conveniently divided into categories. There’s even a summary of the states!
It should be noted that each state in America has its own license plate standards. There is no general search for the country precisely for this reason. In order for VINdecoderz to find a car, you need to know both the number and state. However, on American license plates the state is usually indicated in one way or another.
VINdecoderz is an absolutely reliable service. Information provided by the DMV — Department of Motor Vehicles database. It is always fresh and relevant, but additional checking will not hurt: it is better to use several services at the same time. This way the data will be the most accurate and complete.
