What is Scout?

Available Search Methods

You can search using:

• License plates - learn how to find advertisements, seller information, and historical vehicle records using a license plate -> Read article

• VINs (Vehicle Identification Numbers) - discover how VIN searches help identify vehicles across multiple advertisements and time periods -> Read article

• Phone numbers - find advertisements and seller activity associated with a specific phone number -> Read article

• Email addresses - identify seller accounts, advertisements, and historical activity linked to an email address -> Read article

• Seller names - identify seller accounts, advertisements and seller activity associated with a specific profile name -> Read article

• Profile URLs - identify seller accounts, advertisements and seller activity by searching for a specific profile url -> Read article

• Images from advertisements - find advertisements by searching for an image file path -> Read article
• Search by Keywords / Free Text -> Read article

Working With Found Results

• Using Search Filters - learn how to narrow down search results using country, date, and price filters -> Read article

• Search Tips & Examples - best practices, search operators, and examples for improving search accuracy -> Read article

• Lacking Results - troubleshooting steps for searches that return no matches -> Read article

Data & History

• Understanding Data Sources - understand where the data comes from and why information may vary between advertisements -> Read article

• Historical Data Explained - learn how historical information is preserved and how published dates should be interpreted -> Read article