What is a VIN Number?
All vehicles sold in the United States of America must have an identification code known as a VIN. Short for Vehicle Identification Number, a VIN is basically a unique code consisting of 17 characters, which can be a mixture of numbers and letters. A VIN is assigned to each individual vehicle produced by any automobile manufacturer. Manufacturers have used VINs since 1954, although no standard format was ever adopted at the time. VINs would be found in several varieties based on who manufactured that vehicle. … Read more