According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), in 2020, global production of passenger and light commercial vehicles was around 78.6 million units. In the same year, the global fleet of motor vehicles of all types was estimated at around 1.4 billion units.
The number of cars in circulation grows every day, so there are several everyday situations in which we need to obtain information about a vehicle, be it when we are purchasing it or when we come across a vehicle in a suspicious condition.
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In many countries, it is possible to consult basic vehicle information using the license plate, such as the make, model, year of manufacture and color. This information is useful, for example, to verify the authenticity of a vehicle being sold or to identify the model of a car on a crowded street.
It is also possible to check whether a vehicle has traffic fines or outstanding debts using the license plate. This is useful for those who are buying a used car, for example, to avoid purchasing a vehicle with financial issues.
On the other hand, when we come across vehicles with questionable characteristics, traveling suspiciously, it is possible to check whether the car has been stolen and notify the competent authorities, using the license plate. This type of consultation is important to help recover stolen vehicles and combat car theft.
Below we list the best applications that will help you in searching for this information. It is important to remember that the use of these applications must be done in a responsible and ethical manner, respecting local privacy and data protection laws.
SOUTH AMERICA
There are several applications for checking license plates in South America, but it is important to remember that the availability and accuracy of information may vary according to each country and application.
Some examples of applications for checking vehicle license plates in South America are:
- Sinesp Citizen (Brazil) – is a free Brazilian application for checking information about vehicles and people. The application allows users to consult information about vehicles, such as license plate, brand, model, color, year of manufacture, legal status, among other relevant information. Available for free at app store for iOS devices and Google Play Store for Android devices.
- National Motor Vehicle Registry (Chile) – To check vehicle license plates in Chile, you can access the National Vehicle Registry website, which is the body responsible for registering vehicles in the country. On the website, you can enter the vehicle's license plate number in the “Vehicle Query” option and obtain information about the vehicle, such as make, model, year of manufacture, legal status, among other information. Access https://www.registronev.cl
- Runt (Colombia) – is an official application developed by the Single National Traffic Registry (RUNT) of Colombia, which allows users to consult information about vehicles from the license plate. RUNT is the body responsible for registering and managing vehicle information across the country. To download go to Google Play Store.
NORTH AMERICA
In North America, each country has its own vehicle registration system and therefore country-specific applications. Below, I list some examples of applications for checking license plates in some North American countries:
- NHTSA SaferCar (United States) – the official application for checking American license plates. It allows users to check whether a vehicle has been recalled and provides information about vehicle safety and performance. Additionally, the app provides safety tips, traffic alerts and recall notifications in real time. Available for free download at app store It is Google Play Store.
- My Service Canada Account – MSCA (Canada) – is an official application developed by the government of Canada to provide online services to Canadian citizens. Among the services offered, the application provides information on vehicle registrations, registration history, fines and outstanding taxes. access My Service Canada Account (MSCA) – Canada.ca.
- Mi Policía (Mexico) – With the Mi Policía app, users can consult basic information about vehicles registered in Mexico, including data on owners, model, make, year and license plate status. Additionally, the app allows users to report stolen or missing vehicles. Download at Google Play Store.