Vimcar Installation
Self-install in minutes, in any vehicle

Whether you're equipping your vehicle with a Vimcar Box or OBD connector,
installation takes just a few minutes. Here's how.

VIMCAR DONGLE VIMCAR BOX

The choice is yours:

Vimcar dongle

Our most popular device, the
OBD2 connector, can simply be
plugged into your car’s interface
(in the top right of your vehicle’s
footwell).

Vimcar box:

The Vimcar Box can also be
installed without a mechanic,
in vehicles without an OBD
interface. Its versatility means
it can be used in electric cars
and lorries.

BMW CarData

With BMWs you can activate
Vimcar straight from your
BMW CarData interface, without
the use of the dongle or box.
Just contact fleet@vimcar.co.uk

The Vimcar dongle

Installing
The Vimcar Dongle

There are four simple steps you’ll have to follow to install the Vimcar Dongle into your vehicle (just consult the instructions sent with your dongle). Before this you should:

Create your account
Download the Vimcar app or open the web version
Create a 'vehicle' in your user account

Throughout your installation, we will provide you with direct contact with a member of our team and a free onboarding session.

Any questions? Just send us a message: support@vimcar.co.uk

Where can I find my OBD interface?

The onboard diagnosis interface for vehicles with a combustion engine is standardised across the UK and EU. Typically it can be found in the top right of the footwell. If not, check the following:

The central console area
The area above the central console
The area under the dashboard, directly behind the steering column
In between the steering column and the central console
On the right, between the steering column and the central console
On the left, between the steering column and the central console
Inside or underneath the glove compartment

If in doubt, the car’s user manual should tell you where the interface is positioned.

If you are still having trouble, just contact support@vimcar.co.uk.

The Vimcar Box

Installing
The Vimcar Box

It only takes a few minutes to install the Vimcar Box - just follow the steps in the manual provided with your hardware. Before attaching the box to your battery, please create a user account. This can be done in the Vimcar app or desktop version. Once you have saved a ‘vehicle’ in your user account, you can start with your installation!

Switch off the engine and then follow steps 4 and 5 in your manual. You’ll need a spanner or socket spanner (depending on the screws in your vehicle).

Where is my battery?

The battery is usually found in the engine compartment. To reach it, open the bonnet and, if present, the cover of the car battery.

Other locations of the battery:

Boot
Under the driver’s seat
Under the passenger’s seat

If you cannot find the battery, have a look in your car’s user manual. In the unlikely event that your battery is covered by other vehicle parts, please contact a mechanic.