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Want to learn more about a vehicle? Working in towing, detailing, auto repair, bodywork, dealerships, insurance, fleet management, or any other auto related industry? This epic app is perfect for you!\n\nEnter a license plate or VIN and quickly get information on vehicle specs, auction records, sales records, VIN history, accident and salvage records, market values, recalls, owners, equipment and features, damages, and many other details.\n\nKey Features:\n\nVIN DECODER - Instantly decode any vin using our our advanced decoder engine to reveal make, model, year, engine type, trim, drivetrain, recalls, and other vehicle details.\n\nLICENSE PLATE LOOKUP - No VIN? No problem. Enter a license plate and retrieve vin in seconds.\n\nVIN SCANNER - Epic VIN scanner to avoid typing 17 digits by hand and quickly lookup vehicles.\n\nLICENSE PLATE SCANNER - Use your phone's camera instead of typing to make the process even faster.\n\nVEHICLE HISTORY REPORT - Run a quick vin check to get insights on previous owners, sales history, title issues, recalls, accident records, damage records, services, title brands, and any other related information - like a vehicle wiki in your pocket. NMVTIS approved providers vehicle history reports from EpicVIN and VINdata can be purchased directly in the app.\n\nMARKET VALUE - Check real-time vehicle market value and detailed specs including MPG, towing capacity, and safety ratings.\n\nDAMAGE MARKING TOOL - Visually mark dents, scratches, or collision damage directly on vehicle diagrams, anything from front bumper to rear bumper.\n\nPHOTO UPLOADS - Take and upload photos of the vehicle for documentation or inspection.\n\nRECALLS - Instantly see any manufacturer recall notices or defects tied to the vin.\n\nSALES RECORDS - Track ownership transfers and dealer resales to verify vehicle history.\n\nADVANCED SEARCH - Easily find and filter past vehicle lookups to revisit reports or track jobs.\n\nPerfect For:\n• Buyers researching before a purchase\n• Towing services and roadside assistance\n• Auto detailing, paint correction, and reconditioning\n• Repair shops and technicians\n• Car dealerships and used vehicle sales\n• Insurance adjusters and claim inspectors\n• Fleet managers and vehicle operators\n\nHave a feature idea? hello@platelookup.app\n\nTerms of use: https://platelookup.app/terms","facts":{"developer_id":1444803041,"developer_url":"https://platelookup.app","first_released":"2019-08-23T07:00:00Z","support_url":"https://platelookup.app/","privacy_url":"https://platelookup.app/privacy","website_url":"https://platelookup.app/","app_version":"6.5.0","release_notes":"Bug fixes and improvements","rating_current_version":4.71132,"rating_count_current_version":4053,"star_counts":[154,37,100,243,3519],"genres":["Utilities","Travel"],"languages":["EN"],"content_advisories":null,"device_families":["iphone","ipad"],"made_for_iphone_duo":false,"chart":null},"freshness":{"apple_read_at":"2026-10-23T15:56:22.643Z","catalog_read_at":"2026-10-23T15:56:22.643Z","reviews_checked_at":null,"summary_written_at":"2026-10-23T16:02:13.703Z","placed_at":"2026-10-18T06:12:11.929Z","scored_at":"2026-10-23T18:23:13.646Z"},"editorial":{"one_liner":"Looks up vehicle details, VIN history, recalls and market value from a U.S. License plate or VIN.","what_is":"Plate Lookup is a utility app for finding vehicle information from a U.S. License plate or VIN. 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