# DECODE.AUTOS — Free VIN Decoder Canada

DECODE.AUTOS is a free VIN scanner and open vehicle intelligence platform for Canada. Scan a VIN barcode, upload a VIN photo, or enter all 17 characters.

## What it can show

- Year, make, model, trim and manufacturer
- Engine, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type when published
- Wheelbase, dimensions, chassis and selected Canadian specifications
- Transmission enrichment from public model/engine data when VIN-level transmission is unavailable
- Open recall, complaint and NCAP safety context clearly labeled as model-level
- Source coverage and provenance instead of silently guessing missing fields
- Local recent VINs and favorites stored in the browser with no account

## Limitations

DECODE.AUTOS is not CARFAX and does not claim to provide complete accident, ownership, service, odometer or lien history. External/open data may be incomplete or incorrect and must be independently verified.