JATO Dynamics has launched VINView Pro, a product designed to improve the accuracy and transparency of used car data.
Developed in partnership with AutoGrab, the platform provides precise build specification and factory-fitted options for individual vehicles, going beyond the standard specification information traditionally available in the market.
VINView Pro addresses longstanding challenges for businesses in the used vehicle sector, including car dealers, online marketplaces, fleet operators and insurers.
By disclosing the full specification and original pricing of each car, the tool aims to help eliminate the guesswork that can lead to miss-pricing, incorrect valuations, or inconsistent residual values.
Paul Hilton, head of retail at JATO Dynamics, said: “We know from regular inquiries we receive that there is huge demand for accurate build specification for vehicles.
“To express it simply, we are obtaining complex factory data from OEMs, and putting it into more everyday language that businesses can use when sourcing or supplying vehicles.”
The system is available through JATO’s Sales Link platform or via API integration, whereby dealers, insurers and leasing firms can access build data by entering either a registration plate or VIN.
For larger organisations, the API solution offers integration into existing systems, making it suitable for dealer groups, fleet companies and auction houses managing high vehicle volumes.
Hilton said: “A dealer can put a registration number in and be told exactly what a car has got on it in terms of upgraded paint, additional features and interior and exterior add-ons.
“They can use that data to market the vehicle. Those accessing the product via Sales Link will continue to receive Sales Link’s other benefits such as AI-generated descriptions that can be used in advertising material.”
By offering original build sheet data, VINView Pro aims to allow insurers to assess vehicles more accurately, fleet managers to mitigate risk, and retailers to avoid costly misrepresentation.
The result is enhanced customer satisfaction and reduced legal exposure.
Chris Gardner, founder and CEO of AutoGrab, said: “My team and I are hugely excited to be working in partnership with JATO – and the launch of VINView Pro is the perfect way to get our new alliance off to a flying start.
“Leveraging JATO’s extensive vehicle data, we are refining our valuation services for the market and deepening our insights for forecasting and analytics – and VINView Pro is a key part of that.
“With JATO and AutoGrab working together, our customers have already begun to see the impact of the increased data and insights on vehicles flowing through our platform.
“VINView Pro is all about taking things to the next level and it is sure to be a game-changer for the automotive industry right across the globe.”
