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- 1 Vehicle Report
- Vehicle Specification
- DMV Title History
- Safety Recall Status
- Online Listing History
- Junk & Salvage Information
- Accident Information
What is a vehicle identification
number (VIN)?
The car's vehicle identification number (VIN) is the identifying code for a SPECIFIC automobile. The VIN serves as the car's fingerprint, as no two vehicles in operation have the same VIN. A VIN is composed of 17 characters (digits and capital letters) that act as a unique identifier for the vehicle. A VIN displays the car's unique features, specifications and manufacturer. The VIN can be used to track recalls, registrations, warranty claims, thefts and insurance coverage.
What if the VIN is not 17 characters long?
Double-check to make sure that you have the right VIN and have copied it down correctly. Once you have verified that the VIN is definitely less than 17 characters, the VIN is most likely from a pre-1981 vehicle.
Prior to 1981, VINs varied in length from 11 to 17 characters. We can only report on vehicles that use a 17 character VIN. Therefore, information on vehicles manufactured before 1981 is limited.