Verify a Vehicle’s True Identity in 30 Seconds
The VIN Reader is a compact, Bluetooth-enabled OBD-II device that works with the free VIN Reader app on your phone. Plug it into the vehicle’s OBD-II port, open the app, and within about 30 seconds you’ll see the VIN as it is stored in every electronic module of the vehicle — not just the one on the dashboard.
A vehicle’s VIN is recorded in multiple control modules throughout the car. On a legitimate vehicle, they all match. When they don’t, that’s a strong indicator of swapped modules, a cloned identity, or a re-VINed stolen vehicle. The VIN Reader puts those numbers side by side and flags every discrepancy — then automatically cross-checks the VIN against two stolen vehicle databases and shows the results on the spot.
Detect Odometer Tampering
The VIN Reader also reads the mileage recorded in every module that stores it and compares the values. Major discrepancies between modules are a probable sign of odometer rollback — one of the most common forms of used-vehicle fraud.*
Selective Scan
Choose what to scan for on each job: VIN only, mileage only, or both. A focused scan keeps roadside checks and lot inspections fast.
Instant Field Reports
Save the full VIN and mileage report to a file and share it directly from your phone — ideal when an officer in the field needs to send findings to a records unit, an adjuster needs to attach evidence to a claim file, or a dealership needs documentation before completing a purchase.
Who Uses the VIN Reader
Law enforcement — Verify vehicle identity during traffic stops, border and port operations, theft investigations, and recovery work. The built-in stolen vehicle database cross-check delivers answers at the vehicle, with no need to call anything in.
Insurance investigators and adjusters — Confirm that the vehicle on a claim is the vehicle on the policy, document module-level VIN and mileage evidence, and detect odometer fraud before paying out or writing coverage.
Dealerships and auto auctions — Screen trade-ins and auction purchases in minutes. Confirm the vehicle’s identity is genuine and the odometer is consistent before money changes hands.
Garages, workshops, and buyers — Anyone who wants to know a vehicle’s real history before working on it or buying it.
At a Glance
- VIN read from every module that stores it, with automatic discrepancy detection
- Odometer readings from all modules, compared for tampering indicators
- Automatic cross-check against two stolen vehicle databases
- Savable, shareable inspection reports
- Selective scan: VIN, mileage, or both
- Pocket-sized (about 4 oz) — fits in a duty bag or glovebox
- Free VIN Reader app — no license, no subscription
- Available in 175 countries and regions worldwide
One Device, Two Apps
The same hardware also works with the MODI Mobile Diagnostics app for general vehicle scans and trouble-code reading — 1 year of access is included with your purchase.
*Mileage data is a calculated value extracted from the vehicle’s modules and may differ from actual values. Abrites is not liable for the accuracy of extracted mileage data.
