How to Verify if a Vehicle is New by Checking the VIN?

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KalebFitz
07/29/25 5:46pm
On professional platforms, after entering the VIN, click 'Query' to view the vehicle information. The model year, which is the manufacturer's designated model year, may not necessarily be the actual production year, but the difference generally does not exceed one year.
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