Pillock Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 So I know a couple of people liked the Ford ETIS link I shared, so I thought I'd do a bit of digging and see what other sites I can use. Feel free to add anything else you can find around the realms of "finding out information on cars" Update 21/12/2018 Registration Enquiries https://totalcarcheck.co.uk/Doesn't need a make and model so can check any plate and tell you what car it isGives colour/engine, Tax/MOT dates plus pass/fail for previous MOTs (with notes), plus CO2 level and tax cost https://vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk/Now doesn't need manufacturer - just reg. Only returns the manufacturer though, not the model.Gives colour, engine size, Tax and MOT expiry dates, plus can tell you last owner change if you supply V5 ref num https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/Now doesn't need manufacturer - just reg. Returns manufacturer AND model, plus MOT history. https://cazana.com/ukGives MOT history, number plate changes (only if you search on new plate), and dates of owner changes(need account for full info - use "[email protected]" and "horseless") https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_registration_plates_of_the_United_Kingdom,_Crown_dependencies_and_overseas_territories#Local_memory_tagsRegistration plate locations (pre-2001 and new style) plus age identifiers, font information etc. Generic VIN Decoders (Use these if there's no manufacturer specific) http://www.vindecoderz.com/ - gives recall information plus original specs, not specific to carhttp://en.vindecoder.pl/ - original standard and optional equipment details, from brochure Registration VIN Conversion http://www.blue-print.com/Newweb/index6_fs.aspSearching for either a reg plate or a VIN gives you the oppositeThis is now fully working - thanks Tam for letting me know.You can use user:autoshite and password:HorseyHorseless for the odd lookup, I'd recommend if you're giving it a bit of hammer then create your own FREE account as I dare say they'll notice if we're all using it at the same time. Manufacturers: Audihttp://www.audiworld.com/forums/vindecoder.phpGives some details of car, plus original (American) RRP and details from original brochure such as tyre sizes, standard equipment etc.(Tested back to 1993)http://prsearch.planetvag.com/Lists "PR Codes" that are on the build sticker inside the boot - eg 1KD is Disc Brakes, Rear BMWhttp://bimmer.work/Takes last 7 digits of VIN, spits out build config and option numbers(Tested back to 1989)http://www.realoem.comParts listing and diagrams for all cars and bikes back to the 70s (use Classic on the left hand side to see pre-2006). Can search by VINhttp://www.bmwstylewheels.com/Wheel Database Citroenhttp://service.citroen.com/(Username: AC11166778password: horseless)Type a VIN into the top left box, then choose Free Services -> Replacement Parts Documentation -> Vehicle Characteristics from the menu to see a build sheet.You can also get loads of technical documents - BUT I think a lot of them are chargable.Please don't change the password! We'll wait and see whether they get grumpy that the account gets accessed from all over the place.Tested back to a 1989 Citroen AX Fordhttps://www.etis.ford.com/vehicleSelection.doCan convert from VIN to Registration and vice versa, shows build options/paint/trim/date/engine configChecked it back to 1993 cars, later cars have more info.https://www.flickr.com/photos/61090099@N04/collections/72157627991393795/A collection of Ford Brochures Hondahttp://www.techinfo.honda-eu.com/MARIS - subscription based information lookup starting at 10 Euros for 1 hourhttp://www.lingshondaparts.com/Part numbers and diagrams for cars and bikes. Goes back to 1982 Civic but seems broken if you click the pictures of cars to choose - use the drop-downs at the top instead. Jaguarhttps://www.jaguarclassicparts.com/ukParts catalogues for Daimler Limousine, Jaguar XJ Series III, XJ40, XJ-S, X300, X308, XK8. and some E-type Mercedeshttp://oudemercedesbrochures.nl/Brochures and Press Releases from Early 1900s onwards https://www.datamb.com/VIN decoder with build sheets, options, colour and trim etc MG Roverhttp://www.mg-rover.info/get_info.htmMGF Onwards (1997+?) - gives loads of informationhttp://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/content--name-MG-Rover-200-25-MG-ZR-Vehicle-InformationLoads of stuff on engine number decoding, transmission specs from number, option codes etchttps://www.flickr.com/photos/61090099@N04/collections/72157629742280625/Collections of Brochures MINIhttp://www.realoem.comParts listing and diagrams for all models. Can search by VIN Peugeothttp://www.museepeugeot.com/en/aventure-peugeot-museum/peugeot-classic-spare-parts.htmlSpare part guides for -03, -04 and -05 series Peugeot modelshttp://public.servicebox.peugeot.com/pages/index.jspSpare Parts and VIN lookup for all models INCLUDING WHICH DIESEL PUMP IT HAS, VEG-LICKERS(User ID: AN02992875 password: h0rsele55)http://www.miamistu.co.uk/pug/205/309/405 Part Diagrams Vauxhallhttp://ecat24.com/opel/catalog/vinsearchGives car type/colour/configuration and entire build sheetAlso has part number lookup https://opel.7zap.com/en/car/Part diagrams all the way back to Nova/Mk2 Cav Volkswagenhttps://erwin.volkswagen.de/erwin/showOrderFlatrateAssistant.doSubscription based service information lookup starting at 7 euros for 1 hourhttp://igorweb.org/equidec.aspxBuild Codes Decoder - type in the M numbers from the sticker in the boothttp://www.oemepc.com/Web-based representation of the EKTA parts catalogue - lists all parts used from the 70s until present. Volvohttps://tis.volvocars.biz/tis/searchProducts.doService manuals and wiring diagrams back to 1992(username: autoshite password: horseless) Cross-Manufacturer Parts Listshttp://catcar.info/en/A whole heap of exploded parts diagrams for most cars I could think of.Could someone sense-check the part numbers it dishes out as I can't confirm if they're all manufacturers own, or specific to this site. Paint http://coloronline.glasurit.com/index.php?language=8Search for colour codes (* is a wildcard), tells you which other names a paint is known by to help matching parts from eBay. Radio Codes http://www.radio-code.lt/Decodes a massive amount of radio codes for absolutely free!Login: [email protected]Pass: Horsele55 Dick Cheeseburger, DeeJay, Sheefag and 36 others 38 1
twosmoke300 Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Anyone got a way of getting vw wiring diagrams ? Autodata is useless. It's a touran
beko1987 Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 That vauxhall ones alright! Found the Zafira. Confirms its a z18xer, made on 15.05.2008 (and sat for 2 months as the v5 says first registered 15.07.2008). Plus every build option it has, which is alot!
SiC Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Anyone got a way of getting vw wiring diagrams ? Autodata is useless. It's a touranYou should be able to get access under EU block exemption rules. Try: https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/servicing/technical-form IIRC VW system is called ErWin
SiC Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Yeah it's here: https://erwin.volkswagen.de/erwin/showOrderFlatrateAssistant.do 1 hour incl. printing rights (7,00 €)1 day incl. printing rights (30,00 €)7 days incl. printing rights (130,00 €)30 days incl. printing rights (310,00 €)365 days incl. printing rights (2.850,00 €) I do wonder how many independent garages know they can have access to all the official docs legally, for a reasonable fee under EU laws.
AlabamaShrimp Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 That Vauxhall one says my Frontera is a diesel?? It's always been a petrol, which is a shame. beko1987 1
Twiggy Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 So I know a couple of people liked the Ford ETIS link I shared, so I thought I'd do a bit of digging and see what other sites I can use. Feel free to add anything else you can find around the realms of "finding out information on cars" Thank you - that`s brilliant.
Tayne Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 That Vauxhall one says my Frontera is a diesel?? It's always been a petrol, which is a shame.All Vauxhall (info sites) are shit. AlabamaShrimp, beko1987 and mercrocker 3
Pillock Posted January 31, 2017 Author Posted January 31, 2017 Added Citroen, found a Peugeot site but it's giving errors.
quicksilver Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 That BMW VIN site is brilliant. Here's a few more I use: https://www.cartell.ie/Gives basic info including make and model. Irish site but works on UK registrations too. http://www.juratek.com/applications.phpSimilar to Cartell but gives a bit more vehicle info. Used to show the VIN but this has been removed for some reason so it's now less useful. http://www.cardatachecks.co.uk/carcheck/lookup.phpThis one shows the last 3 digits of the VIN, MoT history and all previous registrations. It used to also show the dates of re-registration but these have been removed. http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/registrations/reg-letters.htmA directory of pre-1973 registrations showing where and when each combination was issued.
Pillock Posted January 31, 2017 Author Posted January 31, 2017 Do you mind me putting those into the first post to make stuff easy to find? That cardatacheck is quite good for uncovering previous reg plates, I thought there was another site that did that but can't find it. Reg plate locations is a good one too
Matt Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 That Citroen one is great. Under the 'body' section you can get diagrams and part numbers of all sorts of things including panels, badges glass etc. Curious to know if there are any Suzuki ones.
twosmoke300 Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Suzuki used to be useless at releasing info . They didn't even used to supply emissions testing info to "vosa "
chodweaver Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 I can't get in that Citroen site. Is someone else logged in atm? I'm guessing it only supports one connection from the same login at a time...
Pillock Posted January 31, 2017 Author Posted January 31, 2017 Aaah, maybe. I'll log out You can register yourself BTW, I just said I was a motor trader and it basically said "Whatever, here you go". The trickiest part was it wanted some sort of VAT number, I put in "1234" and it flagged it up but went through anyway.
JohnK Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 http://www.ukvehicle.com Gives the general tax/MOT/engine/colour info but will also give last ownership date change without V5 number and if it has a record of the last known advert of that car for sale online i.e eBay it will let you view the details of that. Pillock 1
pshome Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Peugeot parts catalogs for 03 04 and 05 series are here http://www.museepeugeot.com/en/aventure-peugeot-museum/peugeot-classic-spare-parts.html Pillock and Lacquer Peel 2
chodweaver Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Aaah, maybe. I'll log out You can register yourself BTW, I just said I was a motor trader and it basically said "Whatever, here you go". The trickiest part was it wanted some sort of VAT number, I put in "1234" and it flagged it up but went through anyway. No change, thanks for trying. If it's free to get a login, I'll give that a try. Great idea for a thread, and very public spirited. PS if anyone wants a copy of the (frankly, awful) Renault Dialogys VMs I got for the Vel Satis, let me know - they don't only cover the presidential one...
chodweaver Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Well, that was weird. IE and Chrome both refused to show me a link on the Citroen site to register. But my phone does. So i registered. Just downloading the XM workshop manual to it now. Great success! Thanks
Eddie Honda Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Peugeot: http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com/ (Every so often PSA have a clearout of dormant accounts as my Citroen login got wiped on the Citroen site) Honda: http://www.techinfo.honda-eu.com/ Renault: http://www.infotech.renault.com/ Volvo: https://tis.volvocars.biz
Hendry Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 I'm totally confused, I used that UK vehicle website, I put in my cars reg and it came back saying the car has probably done 90,000 miles which is average for its age. In order for it to show last keeper changes I had to log in which I did via Facebook, I then put my cars reg in again which gave me last keeper change dates BUT also somehow it suddenly knows my cars almost exact current mileage, it's now saying my mileage is 146,799, that's almost bang on, it's 146,685. HOW HAS IT WORKED THIS OUT, WHERE DOES IT SUDDENLY GET MILEAGE INFO FROM?
Matt Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 I'm totally confused, I used that UK vehicle website, I put in my cars reg and it came back saying the car has probably done 90,000 miles which is average for its age. In order for it to show last keeper changes I had to log in which I did via Facebook, I then put my cars reg in again which gave me last keeper change dates BUT also somehow it suddenly knows my cars almost exact current mileage, it's now saying my mileage is 146,799, that's almost bang on, it's 146,685. HOW HAS IT WORKED THIS OUT, WHERE DOES IT SUDDENLY GET MILEAGE INFO FROM? Take the mileage from the most recent MOT and add the average distance covered between previous MOT's. Divide the average between MOT's by say 12 to get monthly mileage and multiply by number of months since most recent MOT and voila, you get the estimated current mileage. The more consistent the mileage covered between MOT's is the more accurate the estimation will be. Yours is 114 miles out and by doing the above with my mileages it over estimates by 736 miles so the mileage covered between MOT's must be more consistent with your car than mine. I think they don't display that when you don't log in because it would weird people out but when singing in there will probably be something in the terms of service saying that you agree to them calculating it from MOT data.
bigfella2 Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Cos I iz a bit of a vag licker I use this site for getting part numbers and exploded diagrams, looks just like the etka system the dealer uses.www.oemepc.com
Tayne Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Want illustrated parts diagrams for BMW, MINI and Rolls Royce? Www.RealOEM.com
sierraman Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 Typed my old Mondeo reg in, it brought this up! Doesn't look like UK. How can I find out how this came about. It's definitely mine not a rip off as mine had the purple fog light shrouds! This is wierd!!
Matt Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 Typed my old Mondeo reg in, it brought this up! Doesn't look like UK. How can I find out how this came about. It's definitely mine not a rip off as mine had the purple fog light shrouds! This is wierd!! Looks like a British height/weight restriction sign, give way markings and typical UK street name sign across the road. Could be similar elsewhere in Europe of course but I'm certain that is in the UK.
Ghosty Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 http://igorweb.org/equidec.aspx VAG option code decoder - type in the 3 digit codes from the build sticker and it tells you what the car's specced with. Pete-M 1
sierraman Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 Looks like a British height/weight restriction sign, give way markings and typical UK street name sign across the road. Could be similar elsewhere in Europe of course but I'm certain that is in the UK.How would I find the actual ad in full?
fiatdaft Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 Sticky? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk scdan4 1
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