BAYBOLT

Feature · VIN Scanner & Decoder

Scan Once. Keep Vehicle Info Forever.

Use your phone camera to scan any VIN barcode. Baybolt decodes it instantly and populates year, make, model, and more. That data stays with the project permanently.

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Included in the $79/mo plan · 14-day free trial · Card required

VIN scanner: start the camera to scan a VIN, or type it in

VIN Scanner & Decoder

Baybolt's VIN scanner eliminates manual data entry errors and saves time on every intake. Point your phone camera at any VIN barcode, and Baybolt instantly decodes the full vehicle information—year, make, model, engine, trim, and more. The decoded data is automatically saved with the vehicle's project for next time. Use it for parts lookups, invoice generation, and customer communication. No separate app needed—it works directly in the Baybolt mobile PWA.

Baybolt at a glance

Baybolt is auto repair shop management software for independent garages: $79 a month flat with unlimited mechanics, a 14-day free trial (card required), no contract, and it runs in any web browser on a phone, tablet or computer. VIN Scanner & Decoder is included at no extra cost.

What you get

  • Instant VIN barcode scanning from your phone camera
  • Auto-populate year, make, model, engine, and trim data
  • Eliminate manual data entry errors on vehicle intake
  • Decoded data stays with the project permanently
  • Use VIN data for accurate parts searches across suppliers
  • Works directly in the Baybolt app—no separate scanner needed

How it works

Step by step

  1. 1

    Open Scanner

    Tap the VIN scanner button inside any project to activate your phone camera.

  2. 2

    Scan Barcode

    Point your camera at the VIN barcode on the vehicle. Baybolt reads it instantly.

  3. 3

    Auto-Decode

    Year, make, model, engine type, and trim are automatically decoded and populated.

  4. 4

    Data Saved

    The vehicle information is permanently attached to the project for future reference.

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Every feature is included in one $79/month plan with unlimited mechanics. Start with a 14-day free trial.

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