Question 1

How reliable are the vehicle reports from kfzauskunft24.de?

Accepted Answer

Very reliable. We bring together information from over 1,000 verified data sources in more than 45 countries – including registration authorities, inspection bodies, insurance and damage databases. From this foundation we build a traceable report that attributes every detail to its source.

Question 2

What is a VIN and where do I find it?

Accepted Answer

The VIN (vehicle identification number) is a 17-character code that uniquely identifies every vehicle worldwide. You'll find it on the vehicle registration certificate (Part I, field E), at the bottom of the windscreen, and stamped in the engine bay or on the B-pillar.

Question 3

How quickly will I receive my report?

Accepted Answer

Your report is usually ready around 40 seconds after payment and can be accessed online immediately – no waiting, no callback needed.

Question 4

What information does a vehicle report contain?

Accepted Answer

Depending on data availability: mileage history and signs of odometer tampering, documented accidents and damage including estimated repair costs, theft and security status, technical data and equipment, plus a market-based value assessment.

Question 5

What happens if no data is available for a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

If we find no usable records for a VIN, we automatically credit you an unused report as store credit – usable for another vehicle. You only pay for reports that provide real information value.

Question 6

How do refunds work?

Accepted Answer

Three cases: (1) Inconclusive report – if no usable data is available for a vehicle, we automatically credit you an unused report as store credit (no cash payout), usable for another vehicle. (2) Fully unused package – within 30 days a voluntary refund to your payment method is possible, as long as no report from the package has been created yet; with a 3-report package the refund lapses as soon as the first report has been created. (3) Already used – once a report has been created or a package has been partially used, a refund is excluded. Remaining reports stay available in your account (credit valid for 6 months), not payable in cash.

Question 7

Can I check a vehicle without a VIN?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As an alternative to the VIN, you can in many cases use the official number plate – just select the country of registration. Plate lookup is currently available only for certain countries (at present mainly the Netherlands); for other countries, please use the VIN.

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