# VIN Inventory

> Mobile VIN lookup and inventory management tool for vehicles. (iPhone/iPad app by Tanner Communications.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vin-inventory/id412729505 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tanner Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/412729508)
- Category: Business, Productivity
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vin-inventory/id412729505/reviews.md

## What is VIN Inventory?

VIN Inventory is a quick VIN lookup tool that allows you to save your vehicles’ details and photos. Scan a VIN barcode in just a few seconds using the autofocus camera on your iPhone 4S and newer. Or enter the VIN using the keyboard.

This app was created for automotive professionals such as dealership managers and salespeople, as well as car enthusiasts and anyone who wants to keep a list of vehicles with photos.

No subscription, in-app purchase or decoding fee is required to use the full features of VIN Inventory.

VIN Inventory quickly authenticates and then decodes the vehicle VIN (serial number) and displays rich details including year, make, model, engine, equipment and optional accessory items. The user may add stock number (or tag number), color, odometer reading, price, and a note about the car. 3 photos can be added using the iPhone camera or Camera Roll. Equipment items can be added or changed. The user may choose to either add the vehicle to their saved inventory list or delete the vehicle after a quick review. Previously saved vehicle data can be edited or deleted from the list and photos can be updated.

The Vehicle List display screen is a scrolling table of all saved vehicles complete with your thumbnail photos. You can email a text file of ALL of the vehicles in your list. Tapping on a specific vehicle causes a Detail View to be displayed with vehicle specifications, equipment options and vehicle photos.
Tap on a photo to see an enlarged image of the vehicle. 

Send an email of a single vehicle that includes all of the vehicle info and 3 photos.

VIN Inventory accepts vehicles produced after 1981 (17 digit VINs). Data coverage is for North American vehicles and omits data for exotic vehicles and older vehicles that are not commonly found on dealership car lots.

AutoPlus produces other vehicle inventory tools with such features as upload, download, import, and export of vehicle data, multiple photos, label printing and other powerful functions.

This VIN Inventory app is an extension of our 20-year-old AutoPlus Window Sticker business (a division of Tanner Communications). Learn more about AutoPlus at http://www.AutoPlusNet.com

## Key features

- VIN barcode scanning
- Manual VIN entry
- Save vehicle details and photos
- Add stock number, color, odometer, price, notes
- Email vehicle lists and individual details
- North American vehicle data coverage (post-1981)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vin-inventory/id412729505/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app

*2017-11-08, version 6.2*

It’s a great app. It would be great if y’all can add like a search bar to search for a car. And connect it to iCloud so I can save my data to there just Incase.

### 5/5 — Easy and good results!

*2016-02-06, version 6.0*

It's easy to scan the vin. I can add special equipment items, a note and pictures. Easy to sort my car list and email to my customers. I do get additional sales with the emails.

### 1/5 — App never worked

*2016-01-30, version 6.0*

I purchased this app , it does not work , scanning is not functional , manually putting in the Vin , it does not recognize the vin 
What a waste of $

### 1/5 — Fake

*2015-11-19, version 6.0*

This is a fake program and never works.

### 4/5 — Search Feature

*2015-11-13, version 6.0*

The app is good but can you please add a search feature so you can either search the vin or stock number. If you have a lot of vehicles in the database it takes a long time to scroll through the list of vehicles to find the right one. Also maybe add a "date added" field and be able to search that info as well.

### 1/5 — iOS 9 update, now not compatible with iPhone 5

*2015-10-27, version 5.5*

Updated my phone the other day and now with the new update, the program is not compatible with iPhone 5. Please fix!!!

### 1/5 — Garbage ripoff company

*2014-08-04, version 5.4*

Garbage ripoff company

### 1/5 — Problems

*2014-02-02, version 5.4*

Called the company 6 months ago. I can't export vehicle lists when I add more than 20-30 VINS.

A glitch in the new iphone 5?  

Also when exporting, the photos are not exported out of the app

### 5/5 — We have a winner

*2013-03-12, version 5.2*

Tried just about every VIN decoder in the App Store. This one has a great scanner, fast look-up and an abundance of information. For the $2.00 purchase price you can't go wrong! Most of the others give away the app but require subscriptions hovering around $30.00 per month. Great job guys 😁

### 1/5 — Scan VIN Bar Code inop for iPad 2

*2012-08-04, version 5.0*

I downloaded the major upgrade for my iPad 2 but the "Scan VIN Bar Code" function disappears as soon as the main app loads. 

I thought this feature was going to be added for this upgrade?

Please add this function for iPad 2 and newer.

## Frequently asked questions about VIN Inventory

### What is VIN Inventory?

VIN Inventory is a mobile application designed for quickly looking up and saving vehicle details and photos. It allows users to scan VIN barcodes or enter VINs manually to retrieve rich vehicle information.

### Who is VIN Inventory for?

This app is intended for automotive professionals like dealership managers and salespeople, as well as car enthusiasts and anyone who needs to maintain a list of vehicles with associated photos.

### Does VIN Inventory have a subscription fee?

No, VIN Inventory does not require a subscription, in-app purchase, or decoding fee to use its full features. The app is available for a one-time purchase price of $1.99.

### What kind of vehicle information can VIN Inventory provide?

VIN Inventory decodes VINs to display details such as year, make, model, engine, equipment, and optional accessories. Users can also add custom information like stock number, color, odometer reading, price, and notes.

### Can I add photos to my vehicle entries in VIN Inventory?

Yes, you can add up to three photos per vehicle using your iPhone's camera or by selecting images from your Camera Roll. These photos can be updated or deleted as needed.

### What is the data coverage for VIN Inventory?

VIN Inventory covers North American vehicles produced after 1981 (17-digit VINs). It omits data for exotic vehicles and older vehicles not commonly found on dealership lots.

### How often is VIN Inventory updated?

The latest version of VIN Inventory is 10.0, which was last updated on November 4, 2020. Updates typically address bug fixes and feature enhancements.

### What devices does VIN Inventory support?

VIN Inventory is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It requires iOS 4+ and is rated for ages 4 and up.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 10.0 — 2020-11-04

Updates for iOS 14

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