What Information Can Be Obtained from a Vehicle Identification Number?
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A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be used to query information such as the manufacturer, production year, model, body type and code, engine code, and assembly location of a vehicle. The VIN is an abbreviation for Vehicle Identification Number. According to ASE standards, a VIN consists of 17 characters, hence it is commonly referred to as a 17-digit code and is also known as the "car's ID card." Below is a detailed introduction about the VIN: The significance of the VIN: The VIN is like a fingerprint for a car, and much information about the vehicle can be derived from it. If the steel plate containing the VIN is damaged, the owner must not cut the plate themselves. Instead, they should preserve the damaged state of the vehicle and drive it directly to the vehicle management department for certification, proving that the steel plate with the VIN is indeed damaged. The vehicle management department will then handle the situation based on the actual circumstances. How to interpret the VIN: Digits 1-3 represent the production location, license plate, and type; digits 4-8 represent the vehicle's characteristics; digits 9-11 represent the check digit, model year, and assembly plant; and digits 12-17 represent the serial number, which is the last six digits of the VIN.
