What does the car VLN number mean?

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Gomes
07/24/25 5:16pm
Car VLN number refers to the Vehicle Identification Number. More information about the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is as follows: 1. The Vehicle Identification Number, abbreviated as VIN, is a unique set of seventeen alphanumeric characters used on automobiles to identify the manufacturer, engine, chassis number, and other specifications. 2. To avoid confusion with the numbers 1, 0, and 9, the letters "I", "O", and "Q" are not used. For the 10th digit representing the model year, the letters "I", "O", "Q", "U", "Z" and the digit "0" are not used.
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DelLaila
08/11/25 9:31am
I guess you might be referring to the VIN number, which is like a car's ID card. It stands for Vehicle Identification Number, a 17-digit code that uniquely identifies your vehicle. For example, the first character indicates the country of manufacture, the second and third represent the manufacturer's brand, followed by digits detailing the model and year, and ending with a serial number. I enjoy studying these things and have noticed it's usually visible at the bottom of the windshield or on the door label. The VIN not only helps manufacturers track production history and recall information but is also crucial when buying a used car. You can use it to check online history reports, avoiding purchasing a car with accident history or odometer fraud. Understanding the VIN gives you deeper insight into your car's background, ensuring safer driving and making routine maintenance more convenient.
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