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Car Identifier
VIN is an acronym for Vehicle Identification Number. A VIN is a unique 17-character identifier that has been coded into every car and light truck with a model year 1981 or later. It is like a social security number for a car, used to identify a vehicle in case of theft, repair or documenting vehicle history.
The characters contained within a VIN indicate a vehicle's year, make, model, and where it was manufactured, in addition to other information. There are many important uses for VINs, such as in matching the right parts to the right vehicle for repairs, tracking stolen cars and car parts, and in safety recalls.
You’ll probably be asked to provide the VIN to your used car in many circumstances, such as when you’re registering your car or seeking auto insurance. If you don’t have your car title handy, you can find your car’s VIN in a number of places on your car, such as:
- On the driver's side door jamb sticker.
- On the dashboard as viewed through the windshield.
- On some vehicles the VIN is also placed on the engine, hood, and other parts.
Getting a Vehicle History Report
A VIN is also necessary when ordering a vehicle history report. With a simple VIN, you can gain access to any vehicle history report. Ordering vehicle records online is convenient, plus you can often pay one price to get a month's worth of access. That way, if you're shopping around, you can look up every single car you test drive.
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