diff --git a/backend/app/schemas/vehicle_request.py b/backend/app/schemas/vehicle_request.py
index c7a5400..49e07c0 100644
--- a/backend/app/schemas/vehicle_request.py
+++ b/backend/app/schemas/vehicle_request.py
@@ -56,6 +56,7 @@ class RequestVehicleCreate(BaseModel):
 class RequestVehicleResponse(BaseModel):
     id: int
     request_id: int
+    car_id: Optional[int] = None  # Reference to cars table
     car_data: dict
     is_approved: bool
     approved_at: Optional[datetime]