How To Check Vehicle Details?

The vehicle details refer to details regarding a vehicle, such as registration number, registration date, owner name, vehicle class, fuel, etc. All these details are mentioned in a document known as Registration Certificate (RC). Did you know that the vehicle details can be checked online? Yes, you can check car or bike details online by visiting the Parivahan portal as long as you have the registration number. If you are searching for an answer to these questions: how to check car details, or how to check bike details, or how to check car owner details, then keep scrolling through this article. We’ll guide you on how to check vehicle details online or through SMS. 

How To Check Car/Bike Details On Parivahan?

You can check car/bike details by visiting the Parivahan portal run by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. To check your/someone else’s car/bike details easily, follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the Parivahan portal.

Step 2: On the homepage, click on ‘Information Services’ option.

Step 3: Now, click on ‘Know Your Vehicle Details’ option.

Step 4: Now, enter the vehicle registration number of the car or bike to extract its details.

Step 5: Enter the captcha code to pass the human verification process, and then click on ‘Vahan Search.’

Step 6: Now, the vehicle owner’s details will be displayed. For convenience, you can note down these details.

As long as you have the vehicle registration number, you can check the details of any vehicle.

How To Check Car/Bike Details Through SMS?

Alternatively, you can check the car or bike details through SMS. No internet connection is needed for this. So, in case you’re unable to fetch the vehicle details through Parivahan, you can use this alternative method. Follow the below-mentioned steps to find out bike or car details through SMS:

Step 1: On your mobile, enter: VAHAN <space> Vehicle Registration Number (Example: VAHAN MH01B8444)

Step 2: Now, send this SMS on the phone number: 7738299899. Make sure that the message is successfully delivered.

Step 3: Now, you will receive the complete details of the vehicle owner. Details such as make & model, car/bike insurance policy details, RC expiry details, PUC Certificate details, RTO details, and so forth, will also be mentioned.

Why Do We Require The Details Of A Vehicle Owner?

Due to the fact that two-wheelers and four-wheelers are the most popular forms of transportation, the number of new and used car and bike sales has skyrocketed. In the event of an accident or hit-and-run, while buying a used car, or during an RTO inspection, are a few situations in which and when we could require the vehicle owner details. 

For convenience in these circumstances, the Indian government has made the car owner details available through Parivahan portal and SMS. It is our primary duty as citizens of India to use the vehicle information properly.

Conclusion

As long as you have the vehicle registration number, you can check vehicle details online using the Parivahan portal of the Transport Ministry. Alternatively, you can check the vehicle details by SMS facility, which does not require an internet connection. By following the steps mentioned in this blog post, you can check complete details of the vehicle, including make & model, car/bike insurance policy details, RC expiry details, PUC Certificate details, RTO details, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Can I check auto rickshaw details online?

A. Yes, you can check the auto rickshaw details online on Parivahan. Simply follow the steps mentioned in this blog post.

Q2. How to know vehicle details without the internet?

A. You can know vehicle details without the internet by sending an SMS. On your mobile, enter: VAHAN <space> Vehicle Registration Number (Example: VAHAN MH01B8444). Now, you must send this SMS on the phone number: 7738299899. 

Q3. How to check car details using PAN?

A. As of yet, there is no facility to check car details using PAN.

Q4. What details does an RC contain?

A. An RC contains the registration number, make, model, engine number, chassis number, and details of the vehicle owner.

Q5. What can I do if the vehicle details aren’t available on Parivahan?

A. If the vehicle details aren’t available on Parivahan, try the SMS facility instead. If you still can’t find the vehicle details, visit a local RTO office near you.

Author: Dushyant Sharma

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