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How to check Italian import

Postby mujxx on Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:08 pm

as title says, i am trying to find details about this car just imported from Italy, is there any website like carfex for Italy?

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Re: How to check Italian import

Postby root on Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:48 pm

Most European countries have a way to check the car history. In Italy, there is a so-called Sportello telematico cooperante which does this. Maybe google around for that, and there might be something online, but I guess you need to know Italian.

In general I would be extra careful with the Italian imports, as Italy has been a gateway for stolen cars in Europe. You need to check the VIN number against the Interpol stolen car database as well, and also check if the VIN has not been modified.
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Re: How to check Italian import

Postby mujxx on Wed Jun 24, 2009 2:30 am

root, you are a star mate, i was searching for last three days.

for reference, here is the website translated in English:

http://translate.google.ae/translate?hl ... %3Fid%3D63

the only way to check on this website is by local registration plates and luckily i have the pictures from this seller taken before export from Italy.

Ive also checked/decoded VIN on few websites

From all sources data is coming correct/same, year model country etc etc + I've checked the vehicle myself also import documents, so it all seems ok

I will ring UAE main dealer to see if they can track service record + its going for pre-purchase checkup tmrw

Thank you so much for your help
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Re: How to check Italian import

Postby root on Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:58 am

Glad to be of help ;)
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