iPhone VIN Decoder and Vehicle Information app needs beta testers

Hi everyone! I'm working on a vehicle information app for the iPhone and iPod touch called VIN Hunter. The app will allow you to decode any VIN as well as access vehicle history information from sources such as CARFAX and the national NICB.org database.

Before I release it to the world I'd love to get some feedback from people in the industry who might find it useful. To that end I'm looking for owners of the iPhone or an iPod Touch that would be willing to give the app a test drive. In exchange I'll provide you with a coupon code when it launches to get a copy of the app for free.

I've been working with CARFAX on future improvements and there'll be some real cool features added to the program over time. Get a chance to see the app before your competition does. :)

You can see a brief writeup on the app at my web site http://www.vinhunter.com. It's still being finalized, as are some of the branding logos and color schemes.

If you're interested in participating please drop me an email at chronosafe@gmail.com. I need an ID number from your device called a UUID. You can get this number by clicking on the serial number in iTunes when you have the phone selected.

Thanks!

Richard Brown

Tags: carfax, decoder, history, vehicle, vin

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Permalink Reply by Ralph Paglia on May 3, 2009 at 7:03pm: Richard,

I have been thrilled with my new iPhone since getting it last weekend and would be eager to test out your new App... I work for ADP so I do know that beta testing can be not-so-perfect!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Richard Brown on May 5, 2009 at 6:42pm: Hi Ralph, if you send me your UDID (click on your serial number in iTunes to reveal it) I'll be happy to send you a copy of the beta app. :)

I talked to CARFAX today, they're very supportive and there are some real cool opportunities that may come about because of the iPhone app. I'm pretty pumped. :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Joey Abna on May 4, 2009 at 1:28pm: I would be interested in the beta test as well.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Heath Emerson on May 4, 2009 at 2:07pm: I hope this comes out for the Blackberry Storm.....; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Richard Brown on May 5, 2009 at 6:43pm: If I find there's enough interest to warrant a Blackberry version I'd be happy to work on it. I'm a Windows developer by profession so a Windows Mobile version is likely next in the pipeline...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mike Sayre on May 6, 2009 at 8:20am: I'd be happy to be your guinea pig Richard.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Joel Davidson on May 6, 2009 at 9:19am: I'd be willing to give it a shot! When will the testing begin?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Richard Brown on May 6, 2009 at 9:53pm: Testing has begun! It's in the hands of a few people here already. So far I've been getting great feedback on the app which is fantastic. If you send me the UDID tomorrow I'll try and hook you up. I'm probably going to close the beta soon and release the app if things continue to go as well as they are.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Richard Brown on May 6, 2009 at 9:55pm: I've had a request to add Manheim support to the app. Not being a dealer I'm not able to get very far with this. :( Anyone know someone there I can contact?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cassie Allinger on May 8, 2009 at 7:57am: Richard,

I have the Ipod Touch and I would be willing to test the beta for you. It sounds like a great idea!

Cassie; ▶ Reply to This

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