How do I find my car radio serial number?

The serial number is printed on a sticker on the side, top, or back of your car radio unit. You may need to remove the radio from the dashboard to see it. For many radios, the serial starts with a letter (M, V, L, or C) followed by 6 digits, or it is a 7-digit PCB number.

Is carradio.codes really free?

Yes, carradio.codes is 100% free with no registration, no payment, and no hidden fees. You can decode unlimited radio codes at no cost.

What car radio models are supported?

Currently, carradio.codes supports various radio models including: M Series (6-digit), V Series (6-digit), L Series (6-digit), C Series (6-digit), and PCB codes (7-digit). More brands will be added in the future.

How long does it take to get the radio code?

The code is generated instantly — typically in under 1 second. There is no waiting, no queue, and no email verification.

How do I enter the unlock code on my radio?

After receiving your 4-digit code, use the preset buttons (1–4) on your car radio to enter each digit. Press button 1 repeatedly until the first digit matches, then button 2 for the second digit, and so on. Finally, press and hold button 5 or the confirmation button to submit.

What if the code doesn't work?

Double-check that you entered the correct serial number. Make sure there are no typos and that you are using the right prefix letter. If the code still doesn't work, your radio may require professional service.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 4, 2026

1. Who we are

carradio.codes ("we", "us", "our") operates the website at https://carradio.codes. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit or use our service.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Serial numbers

When you use our decode tool, your car radio serial number is sent to our server to compute the unlock code. Serial numbers are processed in real time and are not permanently stored in a way that is linked to your identity. We maintain aggregate, anonymised statistics (e.g. total number of codes solved) to monitor and improve the service.

2.2 Analytics data

We use analytics cookies to collect anonymised usage data such as page views, session duration, general geographic region, and device/browser type. This helps us distinguish unique visitors.

Analytics cookies are loaded only if you accept cookies via our cookie consent banner. If you decline, no analytics scripts or cookies are loaded, and no data is sent for tracking.

2.3 No personal data

We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, payment information, or any other personally identifiable information. No account or registration is required to use the service.

3. Cookies

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your browser. We use cookies only for the following purpose:

Analytics cookies: Used to distinguish unique visitors and track anonymised usage patterns. These cookies are set only upon your explicit consent.

We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or any third-party marketing tools.

You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies for this site. On your next visit, the consent banner will appear again.

4. How we use information

We use collected information exclusively to:

Generate your car radio unlock code in response to your request.
Maintain anonymised aggregate statistics (total codes solved, visitor count, last solve time).
Understand general usage patterns to improve the service.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share any data with third parties for commercial purposes.

5. Data sharing

Usage data collected is processed by our analytics provider in accordance with their privacy guidelines. We do not share data with any other third parties.

6. Data retention

Analytics data is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted. Aggregate statistics stored by our service (total solved count, visitor count) are retained indefinitely but contain no personally identifiable information.

7. Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. Since we do not collect personally identifiable information, there is generally no personal data to access or delete.

If you have consented to cookies and wish to withdraw consent, simply clear the cookies for carradio.codes in your browser settings.

8. Children's privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at contact@carradio.codes.