Accurate quotes and estimates
Look up the VIN when the customer calls or the claim arrives. Price the right headlamp, glass and bumper version from the start instead of revising the estimate once the car is in the bay.
VINdata.io for workshops, body & paint shops
Know exactly how the car left the factory — before you quote, order or paint.
Enter the VIN and get the factory paint code, headlamp version, glass, cameras, driver-assist systems and every raw option code the manufacturer recorded. Fewer wrong parts, fewer return trips, faster repairs.
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The daily problem
The sticker is gone, the customer doesn't know, and the parts catalogue offers three versions.
- The paint code label is missing, faded or hidden — and "silver" can be several different factory colours on the same model.
- Halogen, LED or LED with cornering light? The wrong headlamp or bumper version means a return, a delay and an unhappy customer.
- Cameras, radar and assist systems decide which bumper, windscreen and brackets fit — and whether calibration is needed after the repair.
- Quotes are written on guesswork, then corrected when the car is apart. That costs hours nobody pays for.
VINdata.io
How workshops use VINdata.io
Paint code and colour names
Get the exterior colour code and the manufacturer's colour name, plus the interior colour/trim code. Use it as the starting point in your paint system and colour tools — then verify with a spray-out card as usual.
Parts ordering with raw option codes
The manufacturer's raw option codes (for example PR codes on VW group cars) are what parts catalogues and dealers ask for. Copy them straight into your order or enquiry and avoid the wrong variant.
Driver assistance and sensors
See whether the car was built with front radar, rear camera, lane assist, parking sensors and similar. Know before the job which brackets, covers and windscreen version apply and whether your calibration process is likely to be needed.
Fleet and insurer work in bulk
Workshops serving fleets, leasing companies or insurers can check many VINs at once and keep the factory specification with the job file — useful documentation when a claim or repair is questioned.
Faster front desk and reception
Reception can answer "which version is my car?" in seconds, book the right job time and order parts before the car arrives.
Verified example from saved vehicle data
See what a workshop gets from one VIN
A real cached record for a 2016 Volkswagen Passat: 203 factory records in total. Below are the ones a body, paint or service workshop typically needs, shown exactly as recorded.
Volkswagen Passat · 2016
WVWZZZ3CZGE200403
Paint, colour and body trim
K5/K5Tungsten Silver Metallic
TTMoon Rock Black / Titanium Black / St. Tropez
p2jlBody-colored bumpers with chrome trims
p4b4Lower side trims in chrome
Lights
pwlhLED headlamps with dynamic cornering light and LED separate daytime running light
p8spLED rear combination lamps, dark red
p8whFront fog lamps and cornering light, with chrome bezels
p8x1Headlamp washer system
Cameras and driver assistance
p6k3Forward Collision Warning Front Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking (for ACC up to 160 km/h)
pka2Rear view camera system
pqk0Without multifunction camera
p7y0Without lane change assist
Glass, roof and mirrors
p4gfWindshield in heat-insulating glass
pps4Tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof
p5rqRight exterior mirror, convex
p4zbChrome trims on the side windows
Codes and descriptions are shown as the manufacturer recorded them. VINdata.io does not interpret or guess equipment.
What a missing code means
Factory records describe how the car was built. They do not show later repairs, retrofits or replaced parts, and coverage varies by brand and year. If a code is not listed, check the car itself before ordering.
AI & integrations
Use the data in your own systems or AI assistant
Connect VINdata.io to the tools your workshop already uses, so the factory specification appears where the job is created.
MCP for AI assistants
Connect ChatGPT, Claude or another assistant via MCP and ask: "Which headlamps and paint code does this VIN have?" The assistant answers from the factory records.
Try the MCP demoREST API
Use the REST API to fetch the factory specification into your workshop management system, estimating tool or job card automatically.
See API documentationWhat VINdata.io is — and is not
VINdata.io provides factory configuration data from the VIN. It is not a paint formula database, a parts price catalogue, a repair manual, a damage history or a calibration procedure. Always follow the manufacturer's repair information and verify colour with a test panel.
Plans for your dealership
Start free on the website. Workshops with steady volume choose a monthly plan; API and MCP access is approved on request. Repeat lookups of the same VIN and failed lookups are free.
Frequently asked questions
Do I get the paint mixing formula?
No. You get the factory colour code and colour name where the manufacturer records them. Use the code in your paint supplier's system to find the formula and variants.
Which brands are covered?
More than 30 European and international brands. The depth of records varies by brand and model year; VW group, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis cars typically have the most detail.
Does it show earlier damage or repairs?
No. VINdata.io shows how the car was specified at the factory, not what has happened since.
Can I tell if the car needs ADAS calibration?
You can see which camera and radar systems were fitted from the factory. Whether calibration is required depends on the repair and the manufacturer's procedure.
Can we integrate it with our workshop system?
Yes. Apply for API access under Settings → API, or connect an AI assistant via MCP. Contact support@vindata.io for volume agreements.