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Open the permanent record to add ownership and photographs.
VIN Decoder & Registry
Decode the VIN. Preserve the story. Build the registry.
PetrolJunky is a VIN decoder and registry for classic BMW, Porsche, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, MG, Datsun, Triumph, Austin-Healey, Jaguar, Alfa Romeo, Toyota and Ferrari chassis numbers plus modern 17-character VINs. Decode the car first, then preserve photographs, ownership history and the details that make its story worth keeping.
Decode privately. Share when you’re ready. Nothing is added to the Public Registry unless an owner or contributor chooses to share it.
See how it works →Decode it
Enter a VIN or classic chassis number and we’ll identify exactly what you have.
Build its record
Connect decoded production facts with photos, ownership history and the details that belong with the chassis number.
Choose what to share
Add it to your Private Garage or preserve its story in the Public Registry.
Public Registry
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These are vehicles their owners or contributors chose to share publicly. Decode your VIN, keep it in your Private Garage, or add its story to the community.
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78 unique VINs decoded
Discover your car privately. Preserve its story publicly when you choose.
The decoded VIN facts remain available from an exact VIN lookup, while you control whether your ownership, profile and linked photographs are publicly discoverable.