# BidScan VIN

> Free vehicle auction history lookup service for Copart and IAAI auctions. Search by VIN or lot number to find detailed vehicle information including photos, damage reports, sale prices, and specifications.

## About

BidScan VIN is a free vehicle history lookup service that aggregates auction data from the two largest salvage auto auctions in North America: Copart and IAAI (Insurance Auto Auctions). Our database contains over 5 million vehicles with comprehensive details including:

- Vehicle photos and images
- Damage type and condition (primary/secondary damage)
- Final sale prices
- Odometer readings
- Auction location and sale dates
- Seller information
- Title type and key availability
- Complete vehicle specifications (make, model, year, engine, transmission, drivetrain)

## Geographic Coverage

- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- South Korea

## Core Services

- **Free VIN Lookup**: Search any vehicle by 17-character VIN
- **Lot Number Search**: Find vehicles by auction lot number
- **Advanced Search**: Filter by make, model, year, damage type, location
- **Hide VIN Service**: Remove your vehicle from public search results ($50)

## Key Pages

- `/` - Home page with recent auction vehicles
- `/search?search={vin}` - Search results for VIN or lot number
- `/cars/{vin}` - Detailed vehicle history page
- `/search-cars` - Advanced search with filters
- `/recent-cars` - Browse recently auctioned vehicles
- `/vehicles/{make}` - Browse vehicles by manufacturer
- `/vehicles/{make}/{model}` - Browse by make and model
- `/vehicles/{make}/{model}/{year}` - Browse by year

## Data Sources

- Copart (copart.com) - Salvage and clean title auto auctions
- IAAI (iaai.com) - Insurance Auto Auctions

## Contact

- Email: team@bidscan.vin
- Website: https://bidscan.vin

## Languages

- English (default)
- Polish (/pl)
- Russian (/ru)

## API

Vehicle data is accessible through the website interface. No public API is currently available.

## For More Information

See `/llms-full.txt` for comprehensive documentation including schema definitions, data structures, and detailed API patterns.