Question 1

Does photo decoding work on VINs stamped on the engine block?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as the characters are legible. The camera auto-focuses and the AI recognizes even partially marked VINs.

Question 2

Which brands are supported?

Accepted Answer

All brands sold in North America: GM, Ford, Stellantis, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai/Kia, Nissan, Mazda, Subaru, plus all European brands (BMW, Mercedes, Audi, VW, Volvo) and luxury brands.

Question 3

Is the scanned VIN saved?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in your shop history (Pro plan) so you can resume conversations on the same vehicle later. Your data stays private and hosted in Canada.