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==VIN identification== | ==VIN identification== | ||
| − | In 1981, | + | In 1981, Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) were standardized using a seventeen digit system. Prior to 1981, manufacturers used VINs unique to their own company. Understanding these codes can be very helpful, but decoding them can be difficult. The purpose of this page is to list resources to aid in identifying these codes. |
| − | In 1981, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration decided that "all over the road vehicles" being sold must contain a *[http://www.vin-number.org/ 17-digit alphanumeric Vehicle Identification Number], then again in 1987, the VIN Labeling process had another "upgrade" whereas automotive manufacturers were required to label certain parts on a vehicle in order to help prevent theft and fraud. This also enabled insurance companies and government organizations to track | + | In 1981, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration decided that "all over the road vehicles" being sold must contain a *[http://www.vin-number.org/ 17-digit alphanumeric Vehicle Identification Number], then again in 1987, the VIN Labeling process had another "upgrade" whereas automotive manufacturers were required to label certain parts on a vehicle in order to help prevent theft and fraud. This also enabled insurance companies and government organizations to track [http://VinCheckReport.com VINs and their title brands], as well as keep records of the [http://www.vehicle-history.info/ vehicle's history]. |
| − | == | + | ==Multi-make VIN decoders== |
*[http://VinCheckReport.com VIN decoder], works on most vehicles (domestic and import)] | *[http://VinCheckReport.com VIN decoder], works on most vehicles (domestic and import)] | ||
*[http://gmvindecoder.net Domestic Cars VIN Decoder] Domestic Vehicles - Vin Decoder | *[http://gmvindecoder.net Domestic Cars VIN Decoder] Domestic Vehicles - Vin Decoder | ||
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*[http://www.vinwiz.com/ VIN wiz], decodes most 1950-1980 US car and truck VINs (GM/Ford/Mopar/AMC/Jeep/IHC). | *[http://www.vinwiz.com/ VIN wiz], decodes most 1950-1980 US car and truck VINs (GM/Ford/Mopar/AMC/Jeep/IHC). | ||
*[http://www.decodethis.com/Default.aspx DecodeThis], classic and modern car VIN number decoder. It worked great with 1981 and up VINs but may be unable to decode older VINs. | *[http://www.decodethis.com/Default.aspx DecodeThis], classic and modern car VIN number decoder. It worked great with 1981 and up VINs but may be unable to decode older VINs. | ||
| + | *[http://www.vin-number.info/ Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)] from vin-number.com | ||
==American Motors== | ==American Motors== | ||
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