What is a VIN?
What is a VIN?
The VIN is the "Vehicle Identification Number" for your automobile or truck. This number breaks down your vehicle to illustrate such things as engine size, body style, model year, transmission type, color, etc. For vehicles newer than 1980, this is a 17 digit alphanumeric number.
Some models have VIN in other places in the car. The easiest way, of course, is to look at the documents, in particular in the certificate of registration of the vehicle.
Why do I need a VIN?
The VIN is also useful when deciphering the specification of this product, as well as when purchasing spare parts from a car wholesale store. It will be much easier for the seller to match this information with the identification string.
Is It Safe to Share My VIN?
Yes, it is completely safe. In fact, many VINs are visible on vehicles just by walking up to the windshield and peering at a tiny plate stamped to the dashboard. It’s also possible to find out a VIN by searching the license plate number. It's common practice to provide your VIN to insurance companies, prospective buyers and when trying to determine fitment of automotive parts and accessories.
What if VIN consists less than 17 digits?
Firstly, check everything again, maybe you just made a mistake. But if you check the license plate again and realize that there are only 17 characters, it means that the car was manufactured before 1981. And in this case, you need to understand that the information that you can find out about the car will be limited.
How does it differ from VIN?
Where the frame code is located?
The VIN is the "Vehicle Identification Number" for your automobile or truck. This number breaks down your vehicle to illustrate such things as engine size, body style, model year, transmission type, color, etc. For vehicles newer than 1980, this is a 17 digit alphanumeric number.
Where can I find the VIN?
As a rule, it is duplicated in several places, so that even in the case of a severe accident, the car was identified.
You should search for VIN:
- Under the windshield,
- At the front desk or doorstep the driver's side,
- Bulkhead,
- On the engine.
Some models have VIN in other places in the car. The easiest way, of course, is to look at the documents, in particular in the certificate of registration of the vehicle.
Why do I need a VIN?
The VIN is also useful when deciphering the specification of this product, as well as when purchasing spare parts from a car wholesale store. It will be much easier for the seller to match this information with the identification string.
Is It Safe to Share My VIN?
Yes, it is completely safe. In fact, many VINs are visible on vehicles just by walking up to the windshield and peering at a tiny plate stamped to the dashboard. It’s also possible to find out a VIN by searching the license plate number. It's common practice to provide your VIN to insurance companies, prospective buyers and when trying to determine fitment of automotive parts and accessories.
What if VIN consists less than 17 digits?
Firstly, check everything again, maybe you just made a mistake. But if you check the license plate again and realize that there are only 17 characters, it means that the car was manufactured before 1981. And in this case, you need to understand that the information that you can find out about the car will be limited.
What is a Frame/Chassis code and where you can find it?
The Frame/Chassis is the identification number of a car. It is mostly used in Japan domestic market vehicles and some other Asian countries, as well used in Right Hand Drive vehicles. The frame is the unique identification code of your car. Frame/Chassis, just like the VIN, stores all the necessary information about the car such as the date of release, information about spare parts, and more.
How does it differ from VIN?
The main difference between a Frame/Chassis and the VIN is the number of characters, as well as the fact that the set of characters depends on the specific manufacturer and on the specific model of the car.
Where the frame code is located?
The Frame/Chassis code is mandatory, and the frame code is specified both in the documents of the vehicle and on the car itself. So, it is located on a plate, which you can find easily under the hood of the car and other part shown as on the example below.
