What is a Vehicle's VIN Code?
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The vehicle's VIN code is the Vehicle Identification Number, a unique set of characters assigned by the manufacturer to identify the vehicle. The VIN code consists of a 17-character alphanumeric sequence, also known as the 17-digit identification code, chassis number, or 17-digit number. Through specific combinations, the VIN ensures that no two vehicles of the same model will have identical numbers within 30 years. The VIN code represents the following: Positions 1 to 3: Manufacturer, brand, and type; Position 2: Automaker code; Position 3: Vehicle type code; Positions 4 to 8: Vehicle characteristics; Position 9: Check digit; Position 10: Model year; Position 11: Assembly plant; Positions 12 to 17: Serial number.