The VIN is the Vehicle Identification Number.
Every vehicle has a VIN. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is unique to every vehicle.
Characteristics of Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs)
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A VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) contains 17 characters.
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A squish VIN is a condensed version with 11 characters, excluding the 9th digit.
- VINs help dealerships check for:
- Recalls
- Registrations
- Warranty status
- Theft records
- Insurance details
- VINs provide key vehicle information, including:
- Country of origin
- Engine size
- Model year
- Vehicle type
- Trim level, and more.