Vehicle check by license plate update: model photo gallery, stolen vehicle check, and new overdue status data
The vehicle check by license plate service on Autoboom.co.il has received an important update. Two new sections have been added — model photos and stolen vehicle check — and information about overdue rishayon rehev and test has been expanded. With these new features, buying a car in Israel becomes as transparent, convenient, and safe as possible.
🔍 1. New section: “Model photos”
We have added a unique photo gallery of the exact model and generation to which the checked vehicle belongs.
For convenience, all photos are divided into three categories:
- Body — exterior appearance, typical design elements
- Interior — cabin, dashboard, seats, upholstery
- Engine and suspension — engine bay and key technical components
Why this matters
In Israel, a significant share of vehicles are imported from different countries, and many cars have undergone multiple repairs, restorations, or part replacements. Often, a buyer sees the car for the first time only during the inspection stage and before that relies solely on listings and the seller’s words.
The photo gallery helps to:
- Understand how the model should look in its original condition
- Notice discrepancies: replaced parts, elements from another generation, or post-accident “tuning”
- Quickly assess how closely the vehicle matches the factory configuration
Knowing how a car should look “in original condition” is especially important when buying used vehicles, which in Israel often have a history of repairs or body part replacements.
🛡 2. New section: “Stolen vehicle check”
We now display the vehicle’s status according to the Israeli police database:
- Not stolen — the vehicle is clean
- Stolen — listed as wanted
- Was stolen and recovered — important to know when buying
Why this is important
The country operates one of the most complex vehicle registration systems, and the used car market is very active. There are numerous cases of:
- sales of vehicles with hidden criminal history,
- purchases of stolen cars that were recovered without full restoration of damage,
- errors during ownership transfer paperwork
Checking the police database helps avoid buying a problematic vehicle, losing money, and facing legal difficulties.
📅 3. New display: overdue test
We already showed information about overdue rishayon rehev, and now we have added a separate status for an overdue test.
Why this is useful
- In Israel, a vehicle cannot be legally driven without a valid test (annual inspection).
- An overdue test often indicates potential technical issues.
Seeing both statuses — rishayon rehev and test — helps you immediately understand how much time and money will be required to bring the vehicle into proper condition.
🇮🇱 Why these updates are especially important for buyers in Israel
Our market is characterized by high vehicle prices and a large circulation of cars with history: ex-lease, taxi, or rental vehicles; cars after accidents; imports; high-mileage vehicles; or repaired cars. You risk overpaying or buying a vehicle with issues that are difficult to detect without a detailed inspection, which is expensive. Check the vehicle with us and immediately filter out the cars that are not even worth seeing!
The new features help to:
- increase transaction safety,
- save time and money,
- reduce the risk of hidden defects and legal issues,
- get the most complete picture of the vehicle before meeting the seller