The VIN is the Vehicle Identification Number, the string of numbers and letters which uniquely identifies a particular motor vehicle. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) established the current 17-digit VIN format in 1981 and NTSB regulations govern what information is encoded in the VIN and where the VIN must be noted on the vehicle. […]

Vehicle Identification Numbers, more commonly shortened to VIN, are unique for every vehicle. This standardized number is assigned to each vehicle created by manufacturers to ensure that no car is ever confused with another. A VIN helps to prevent criminal activity such as fraud and theft. A vehicle’s VIN number can provide valuable insight into […]

A vehicle identification number (VIN) is the individual code assigned to each vehicle when it is manufactured. It serves as an identification number, but the code also relays manufacturing details and other information specific to the vehicle the VIN is assigned to. Today, automotive manufacturers use a standard VIN format. Each VIN has 17 characters […]

A vehicle history report contains a lot of information about a vehicle. It tells a story about where it has been and what sort of major repairs took place during accidents. A vehicle history report is easily obtained from any vehicle and should be one of the first steps in car ownership of a new […]