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Have you ever wondered what a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can tell you about your car?

 

The easiest way to find your VIN number is on the registration itself.

 

 

Since 1954, American automobile manufacturers have used a vehicle identification number (V.I.N.) to describe and identify motor vehicles. The early VINs came in a wide array of configurations and variations, depending on the individual manufacturer.

Beginning with model year (MY)1981, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration required that all over-the-road-vehicles sold must contain a 17-character VIN. This standard established a fixed VIN format. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) are used to uniquely identify motor vehicles. Prior to 1980 there was not an accepted standard for these numbers, so different manufacturers used different formats. Modern day VINs consist of 17 characters that do not include the letters I, O or Q.

At times a vehicle manufacturer may use engines of the same size, be it in liters or cubic inches, in a particular year, make, and model vehicle. In these cases there is a need to further identify which engine has been installed. In most cars and light trucks, this is done as part of the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) but in some cases, it is only identified on various locations of the engine itself. The VIN is a plate on the dash, seen through the drivers side windshield.

If you need a special connector or any automotive part that’s not currently on my site I can usually help by just sending me your VIN number and description of the part you need and I’ll send you the price and availability.

 Make sure your VIN has 17 digits starting from the left.

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