VIN number is an abbreviation for vehicle identification number. This serial number is used by the automotive industry to identify a vehicle of it's color, make and date of registration. This unique number is also given to motorcycles, scooters and mopeds.
Understanding what information is in a vehicle VIN number can be very useful information. Before purchasing a pre-owned auto I would always run a vehicle history report first.
Vehicle VIN Number Example
There are 17 characters in a VIN. Vehicles manufactured before 1981
sometimes have fewer than 17 characters. Every VIN character actually
has its own structured code meaning.
When you purchase a pre-owned auto, you might want to check the vehicles history first at VinAudit.com. Knowing how to read the VIN might also help you before buying a used auto.
What Information Is In A VIN Number?
- The country the vehicle was manufactured in
- The manufacturer
- The make
- Engine or body style
- The model year
- The assembly location
- Production number, the point a vehicle came off the assembly line
To look up details about VIN numbers simply go to: DMV vehicle VIN decoder.
