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What Does a Changan VIN Tell You?

Changan is China's #1 domestic brand by sales volume, founded in 1862 — one of China's oldest companies. Changan also operates the Deepal EV and Avatr (CATL/Huawei partnership) sub-brands. Our decoder extracts data from Chinese databases no other service can access:

Vehicle Specifications

Engine, body style, drivetrain, battery capacity for Deepal/Avatr EVs, trim level

Manufacturing Origin

Factory location in Chongqing or other Changan plants — encoded in the VIN

Build Date & Model Year

Position 10 reveals model year (N=2022, P=2023, R=2024, S=2025, T=2026)

Accident & Damage History

Chinese traffic authority records and insurance claims — unavailable on Carfax

Ownership Records

Previous owners, registration history, transfer dates from Chinese databases

Recall Status

Cross-referenced against the SAMR recall database for all Changan models

Changan VIN Structure — 17-Digit Breakdown

Position(s)NameChangan Specific Detail
1–3WMI CodeLZZ = Changan (Chongqing) | LFP = Changan Ford JV | LZG = Changan Mazda JV | LBB = Deepal/New Energy
4–8Vehicle Descriptor (VDS)Model, body style, engine/battery type, restraint system
9Check DigitVerification digit (0–9 or X)
10Model YearN=2022 | P=2023 | R=2024 | S=2025 | T=2026
11Plant CodeIdentifies Chongqing or other Changan assembly plant
12–17Production Sequence6-digit sequential number uniquely identifying the vehicle

Supported Changan Models

Our decoder covers all Changan, Deepal, and Avatr models. Enter your VIN above to decode:

CS75 Plus

Compact SUV

CS55 Plus

Compact SUV

CS35 Plus

Subcompact SUV

CS95

Full-size SUV

UNI-T

Compact SUV Coupe

UNI-K

Mid-size SUV

UNI-V

Compact Sedan Coupe

Deepal S7

Deepal sub-brand

Mid-size SUV EV

Deepal L7

Deepal sub-brand

Mid-size Sedan EV

Deepal S05

Deepal sub-brand

Compact SUV EV

Avatr 11

Avatr sub-brand

Premium SUV EV

Avatr 12

Avatr sub-brand

Premium Sedan EV

Lumin

Micro EV

Benben E-Star

Mini EV

Eado Plus

Also: Yidong

Compact Sedan

Raeton CC

Mid-size Sedan

Our China Data Sources — What Makes Us Different

We are the only Changan VIN decoder with direct access to Chinese government vehicle databases:

CATARC

Records for every type-approved Changan, Deepal, and Avatr vehicle

MIIT

National vehicle registration database

Chinese Traffic Authority

Accident records, violations, insurance claims

Chinese Police Database

Stolen and flagged vehicle records

SAMR Recall Database

All official Changan recalls with VIN ranges

Insurance Records

Claims history, damage assessments, payouts

Changan Recalls Summary

ModelsYearsIssueStatus
CS75 Plus2018–2020Fuel tank pressure sensorClosed
UNI-T2020–2021Electronic parking brake softwareClosed
Deepal S72023Battery management system OTA updateOpen
CS55 Plus2019–2021Airbag inflator — Takata replacementOpen

Frequently Asked Questions — Changan VIN Decoder

Is Changan VIN decoding free?

Yes. Basic vehicle specs, manufacturing origin, and model details are free. Full history reports with accident records and ownership data from Chinese databases are available as paid reports.

What does LZZ mean in a Changan VIN?

LZZ is Changan Automobile's primary WMI code. 'L' indicates China, 'ZZ' identifies Changan's main Chongqing manufacturing plant. Other Changan WMI codes include LFP (Changan Ford JV), LZG (Changan Mazda JV), and LBB (Changan New Energy/Deepal).

What is Deepal?

Deepal is Changan's dedicated EV sub-brand, launched in 2022. Current models include the S7 (mid-size SUV), L7 (sedan), and S05 (compact SUV). Deepal vehicles use the LBB WMI code and can be decoded with our tool.

What is Avatr?

Avatr is a premium EV brand co-developed by Changan, CATL (battery manufacturer), and Huawei (technology). Current models: Avatr 11 (SUV) and Avatr 12 (sedan). All manufactured in China with Changan-related VIN codes.

Can I check accident history for a Changan?

Yes. Our reports include Chinese provincial traffic authority data and insurance claims — unavailable through Carfax, AutoCheck, or any non-Chinese checker.

What Changan models are supported?

All models: CS75 Plus, CS55 Plus, CS35 Plus, UNI-T, UNI-K, UNI-V, Deepal S7, Deepal L7, Deepal S05, Avatr 11, Avatr 12, Lumin, Benben E-Star, Eado Plus, and Raeton CC.