What is the purpose of the Vehicle Identification Number?
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The uses of the Vehicle Identification Number are: 1. Identifying vehicle information, the Vehicle Identification Number is also known as the car's ID card; 2. Safety recalls and assisting law enforcement with vehicle identification; 3. Preventing car owners from being deceived. The Vehicle Identification Number consists of 17 characters and is also referred to as the 17-digit code or the car's ID card. The Vehicle Identification Number can be used to query the production country, manufacturing company, and manufacturer of the vehicle, as well as the vehicle type, brand name, model series, body style, engine model, vehicle model, safety protection device model, inspection digits, assembly plant name, and production sequence number, which are of significant importance.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is like a car's ID card, staying with it from purchase to scrapping. When I went to transfer ownership, it was used to check the vehicle records. The DMV verifies the engine number and chassis number entirely based on the VIN. During repairs, mechanics scan this code to find original part models—last time I replaced a sensor, it was this string of numbers that matched the correct part. When filing an insurance claim, the company also requires photos of the VIN; otherwise, it delays the damage assessment. Now, when buying a used car, checking the VIN is even more critical. If the code under the windshield appears scratched, it's likely a refurbished accident vehicle. Once, when my car was scratched in a parking lot, the traffic police used the other car's VIN to track down the owner's information.
