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Chinese VIN Decoder — China Vehicle History & Registration Data

Unlock comprehensive access to Chinese vehicle data. From registration records to manufacturing details, get the information you need for the world's largest automotive market.

31 Provinces

Complete coverage

Local Manufacturers

BYD, Geely, NIO & more

300M+

Vehicles Registered

31

Provinces Covered

100+

Manufacturers

24/7

API Availability

Dimensions we cover

Overall Evaluation

SUMMARY

A graded verdict with a 0–100 risk score, the key findings behind it, and an import recommendation — what a buyer reads before anything else.

Vehicle Identity

IDENTITY

Factory specification decoded from the VIN: brand, series, model code, body, engine, gearbox, emission standard, colour, and both list and market price in yuan.

Vehicle Title

TITLE

Whether the vehicle qualifies for a clean title, the factors behind that judgement, and what it means for financing, insurance and resale value.

Ownership History

OWNERSHIP

Total owners, transfer count and vehicle age, with the current market valuation — the transfer pattern that tells a fleet car from a private one.

Accident & Damage Records

ACCIDENT

Eight national checks — theft, flood, fire, major accident, taxi and commercial use, parts damage and odometer — plus a twelve-point structural inspection graded panel by panel.

Insurance Claims

INSURANCE

Commercial and compulsory policy history, coverage continuity, claim and transfer counts, and whether an extended warranty is in force.

Mileage Records

MILEAGE

Every recorded odometer reading in date order, checked for rollback and for progression that does not match the servicing pattern.

Maintenance History

SERVICE

Dealer service visits with date, mileage, work carried out and parts fitted — including whether appearance, structure or key parts were ever repaired.

A complete vehicle record

Every section comes from one real API response — an imported 2025 Honda CR-V 2.0L Sport Hybrid. Unlike the other sources this endpoint returns JSON rather than a document, so the sections below are that response set in type, with the raw payload reproduced at the end.

Overall Evaluation

A graded verdict with a 0–100 risk score, the key findings behind it, and an import recommendation — what a buyer reads before anything else.

Grade A+ · risk 95/100grade, findings and recommendation
Overall Evaluation
Section 01
Vehicle Identity
Section 02

Vehicle Identity

Factory specification decoded from the VIN: brand, series, model code, body, engine, gearbox, emission standard, colour, and both list and market price in yuan.

26 fields returned26 decoded fields
Vehicle Title
Section 03

Vehicle Title

Whether the vehicle qualifies for a clean title, the factors behind that judgement, and what it means for financing, insurance and resale value.

Clean titlejudgement and key factors
Ownership History
Section 04

Ownership History

Total owners, transfer count and vehicle age, with the current market valuation — the transfer pattern that tells a fleet car from a private one.

1 owner · 0 transfersowners, transfers and age
Accident & Damage Records
Section 05

Accident & Damage Records

Eight national checks — theft, flood, fire, major accident, taxi and commercial use, parts damage and odometer — plus a twelve-point structural inspection graded panel by panel.

Clear · Grade A 100/1008 checks and 12 inspection points
Insurance Claims
Section 06

Insurance Claims

Commercial and compulsory policy history, coverage continuity, claim and transfer counts, and whether an extended warranty is in force.

Continuous · 0 claimscoverage and claim history
Mileage Records
Section 07

Mileage Records

Every recorded odometer reading in date order, checked for rollback and for progression that does not match the servicing pattern.

Consistent progressionodometer readings in date order
Maintenance History
Section 08

Maintenance History

Dealer service visits with date, mileage, work carried out and parts fitted — including whether appearance, structure or key parts were ever repaired.

8 records · 26,552 km8 service visits

Who Uses Our China API?

Our China vehicle data API serves diverse industries worldwide

Vehicle Importers

Verify Chinese vehicles before import to your country.

Dealerships

Access complete history of Chinese-manufactured vehicles.

Insurance Companies

Validate vehicle information for accurate risk assessment.

Auction Houses

Authenticate vehicles and verify documentation.

Chinese Brands We Cover

Complete data for every major Chinese automotive brand — including the fastest-growing EV manufacturers in the world.

BYD
EV & Hybrid
NIO
Premium EV
XPENG
Smart EV
Geely
Mass Market
Chery
Global Export
Great Wall / GWM
SUV & Pickup
Changan
Mass Market
Li Auto
Extended Range EV
Dongfeng
Commercial & Passenger
SAIC
Mass Market
FAW
Commercial & Luxury
GAC
Mass Market & EV

Plus 100+ additional Chinese manufacturers and joint ventures.

Chinese WMI Codes — VIN Identification

The first 3 characters of a VIN identify the manufacturer. Here are the key Chinese World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) codes our API decodes.

WMI CodeManufacturerPlant Location
LVS / LSVBYDShenzhen, Guangdong
LNBNIOShanghai
LSPXPENGZhaoqing, Guangdong
LB1GeelyHangzhou, Zhejiang
LVVCheryWuhu, Anhui
LGWGWM / Great WallBaoding, Hebei
LZZChanganChongqing

Our API decodes all Chinese WMI codes automatically. See the full API reference

Why Chinese Vehicle Data Matters Now

China is the world's largest automotive market, and Chinese car exports are accelerating globally.

30M+
New vehicles sold in China annually — more than any other country.
Fastest Growing
Chinese car exports are growing rapidly, with BYD, Chery, and GWM leading expansion into Europe, SE Asia, and the Middle East.
No Alternative
Carfax and AutoCheck do not cover Chinese vehicles. GlobalVIN is the only global platform offering this data.

How It Works

Start accessing Chinese vehicle data in three simple steps

01

Apply

Submit your application with business verification for China data access.

02

Integrate

Use our bilingual documentation to integrate the API into your system.

03

Query

Start querying Chinese vehicle records with VIN or registration numbers.

Why Choose Our China VIN Decoder?

We have established partnerships with Chinese data providers and government agencies to deliver accurate, up-to-date vehicle information from the world's largest auto market. Part of the GlobalVIN vehicle data platform covering 150+ countries. See China VIN API pricing.

  • Direct access to Chinese government databases
  • Coverage across all 31 provinces
  • Support for Chinese-manufactured vehicles
  • Import/export verification services
  • Bilingual API documentation (EN/CN)
  • Dedicated China market support team

Bilingual Support

English & Chinese teams

China Timezone Support

Local business hours coverage

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