Vehicle Taxi Usage Check

Updated: October 16, 2023

At CarCheck, it's possible to check a vehicle for free using its state registration number. No VIN is required. We search for vehicle images on social networks and the internet, alongside distance and prices. We also identify taxi usage, accidents, and collisions using the state registration number.

Obtaining accurate information about whether a purchased vehicle has any technical or legal issues is crucial. Without conducting an inspection, the seller might take the money and run, leaving the new owner to deal with all the complexities.

Checking if a vehicle has been used as a taxi is an essential step when purchasing a used car.

Why Checking if a Vehicle has been used as a Taxi is Important?

From the perspective of a taxi driver, a vehicle is just a "production tool." The consequences of using a vehicle as a taxi for its technical condition are not pleasant:

• Intensive use of main and auxiliary parts and components - much higher than in vehicles not used as taxis in the same production year. Additionally, taxis are often repaired quickly and superficially - the car should not be out of commission for long.
• High mileage (they try to turn it over before sale), meaning minimal additional operational resources.
• It's possible to purchase a car that has been used as a taxi for several years, but then you must be prepared to invest heavily in it. It is essential to be aware of these perspectives in advance, i.e., to find out if the car has been used as a taxi.

Features of a Vehicle used as a Taxi

How can you estimate that a vehicle has been used as a taxi based on certain external signs? When giving it a close look, pay attention to some details:

• More frequent use of the rear seats and passenger doors than the driver's seat and the front passenger seat;
• The car is white in color and is a budget brand (Russian auto industry or cheap "Koreans" are popular among taxi drivers);
• Relatively "new" vehicle with high mileage (this is not the most indicative sign, as mileage indicators can be manipulated during preparation for sale).

All the signs mentioned above can indicate whether a vehicle has been used as a taxi. If you can't be sure, then it's necessary to check the vehicle for taxi usage through Mintrans or order a paid inspection.

Using the CarCheck.az service is more convenient, easy, and reliable. Within just 5 minutes, the service will provide information from the databases of state bodies, commercial carriers, car dealerships, insurance companies, and many other sources. The CarCheck.az report contains complete information about the car - not only facts of taxi and carsharing usage but also detailed vehicle history.