Found a car on Subito.it? Verify the VIN first
Subito.it is Italy's #1 classifieds platform with millions of car listings — but no VIN verification. Automano fills the gap: free decoder + €7.90 report with PRA-ACI, NHTSA and manufacturer recall data.
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Found a car on Subito.it? Before contacting the seller, paste the VIN into Automano: free decoder + €7.90 report cross-referencing PRA-ACI records and NHTSA recalls — protecting buyers from odometer fraud and hidden accident history.
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Free unlimited VIN decoder, no signup required
Full report €7.90 (PRA-ACI + NHTSA + manufacturer recalls)
Check before you contact the Subito.it seller
Coverage across 25 European markets
Common questions
What is Automano and how does it complement Subito.it?
Subito.it is a classifieds platform: it connects buyers and sellers but does not verify vehicles. Automano is the VIN verification service that fills this gap. Before contacting a Subito.it seller, paste the VIN into Automano: free decoder + full report at €7.90 cross-referencing PRA-ACI, NHTSA and manufacturer recalls.
Is Subito.it reliable for buying a car?
Subito.it is legitimate and very popular, but like any private listings platform it does not validate seller information. Most common fraud patterns: tampered mileage, hidden accident damage, administrative liens. A VIN check on Automano before contacting the seller dramatically reduces this risk.
How do I verify a Subito.it listing before contacting the seller?
Four steps: (1) Find the VIN in the listing or ask the seller. (2) Decode it free on Automano to confirm make, model and year. (3) Check via PRA-ACI for Italian administrative history. (4) Order the Automano report at €7.90 for a complete check with KBA data and NHTSA recalls.
Can I verify the VIN of a Subito.it car for free?
Yes. The Automano VIN decoder is completely free and unlimited — no signup or email required. It reveals make, model, year, engine and country of origin. The full Automano report (€7.90) adds KBA, PRA-ACI and NHTSA recall data for complete protection.
Last updated: 2026-05-26
Subito.it and VIN verification: what you need to know
Subito.it (Schibsted Group) is Italy's #1 classifieds platform with millions of car listings from private sellers and dealers. It's the reference for buying a used car in Italy — but the platform offers no VIN verification or history check.
Automano is the complementary step: before contacting the seller, paste the VIN into our decoder. In seconds you know if the mileage has been tampered with, if the car was in an accident, if it has an administrative lien, or if it's subject to a manufacturer recall.
VIN check cost comparison
Subito.it:
No verification offered
autoDNA:
Free (limited data)
Automano:
Free + €7.90 full report
Automano vs Subito.it vs PRA-ACI vs autoDNA
| Feature | Automano | Subito.it | PRA-ACI | autoDNA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VIN decoder | ✓ Free, unlimited | ✗ Not available | ✓ ACI office | ✓ Free (limited) |
Accident history | ✓ PRA-ACI + NHTSA | ✗ Not available | ✓ Italian data | ✓ Partial |
Mileage verification | ✓ KBA + Italian MOT | ✗ Unverified | ✗ Not available | ✓ Partial |
Manufacturer recalls | ✓ NHTSA + EU | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available |
Free access | ✓ Unlimited decoder | ✓ Free listings | ✓ Basic lookup | ✓ Basic free |
Full report | €7.90 | Not available | ACI office fee | Variable |
How to verify a Subito.it listing for free
Four steps to check a Subito.it car before contacting the seller:
1. Find the VIN in the listing
On Subito.it, the VIN sometimes appears in the description or photos of the vehicle registration document. Ask the seller if not shown — a trustworthy seller provides the VIN without hesitation.
2. Decode the VIN on Automano (free)
Paste the VIN into our free decoder. In seconds: make, model, year, engine, country of origin. No signup, no email.
3. Check via PRA-ACI (office or online)
Italy's Pubblico Registro Automobilistico (ACI) holds the administrative history of every Italian-registered vehicle: ownership transfers, liens and mortgages. Accessible at ACI offices or via authorised online services.
4. Get the full Automano report (€7.90)
For complete protection: PDF report with KBA, PRA-ACI and NHTSA recall data. Catches tampered odometers and undisclosed accidents that a PRA-ACI lookup alone cannot reveal.
Why verify with Automano before calling the Subito.it seller?
Four reasons to never contact a Subito.it seller without a prior check.
Tampered odometers
Up to 30% of used cars sold privately in Italy have a manipulated mileage reading. Automano cross-references service records with the German KBA database to catch inconsistencies invisible to the naked eye.
Undisclosed accidents
A Subito.it car may have been repaired after an accident without any mention in the listing. Our report crosses Italian insurance data with the international NHTSA database.
Administrative liens and mortgages
Automano checks PRA-ACI data for vehicles with administrative seizures or mortgages — a common scam on Italian listing platforms that prevents ownership transfer.
Open manufacturer recalls
An outstanding manufacturer recall is a legal obligation the seller has not met. Our report lists open NHTSA and EU recalls for the model — information Subito.it does not provide.
Frequently asked questions about Subito.it and VIN verification
What is Automano and how does it complement Subito.it?
Subito.it is a classifieds platform: it connects buyers and sellers but does not verify vehicles. Automano is the VIN verification service that fills this gap. Before contacting a Subito.it seller, paste the VIN into Automano: free decoder + full report at €7.90 cross-referencing PRA-ACI, NHTSA and manufacturer recalls.
Is Subito.it reliable for buying a car?
Subito.it is legitimate and very popular, but like any private listings platform it does not validate seller information. Most common fraud patterns: tampered mileage, hidden accident damage, administrative liens. A VIN check on Automano before contacting the seller dramatically reduces this risk.
How do I verify a Subito.it listing before contacting the seller?
Four steps: (1) Find the VIN in the listing or ask the seller. (2) Decode it free on Automano to confirm make, model and year. (3) Check via PRA-ACI for Italian administrative history. (4) Order the Automano report at €7.90 for a complete check with KBA data and NHTSA recalls.
Can I verify the VIN of a Subito.it car for free?
Yes. The Automano VIN decoder is completely free and unlimited — no signup or email required. It reveals make, model, year, engine and country of origin. The full Automano report (€7.90) adds KBA, PRA-ACI and NHTSA recall data for complete protection.
What does PRA-ACI reveal about a Subito.it car?
Italy's Pubblico Registro Automobilistico (ACI) holds the administrative history of every Italian-registered vehicle: ownership transfers, administrative seizures, mortgages and cancellations. It is essential to verify that a Subito.it vehicle has no encumbrances that would prevent ownership transfer.
How do I avoid scams on Subito.it when buying a car?
Most common Subito.it car scams: (1) Tampered mileage — check with Automano + KBA. (2) Hidden accident damage — get the Automano report (crosses Italian data + NHTSA). (3) Administrative lien or mortgage — checkable via PRA-ACI. (4) Remote sale fraud — never send a deposit without seeing the vehicle and checking the VIN. (5) Fake private sellers — an individual cannot legally sell more than a few cars per year.
Can I use Automano to verify an Italian car from Subito.it?
Yes. Automano covers 25 European markets. Buyers from across Europe use Subito.it to find Italian vehicles to import. Automano crosses PRA-ACI data (official Italian records) and NHTSA (international recalls) — the two essential sources for a cross-border purchase from Italy.
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