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When you're scoping out your next vehicle at used car dealership or you're inspecting a private seller's car, there are a lot of factors to take into a... Read more
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is composed of 17 characters (digits and capital letters) that act as a unique identifier for the vehicle. A VIN displays the car's unique features, specifications and manufacturer.
The VIN can be found in a couple of places including on the car's registration label (1), on the compliance plate in the engine bay (2) or on the passenger side windshield (3), or on one of the door posts (where the door latches when it is closed) (4). See the image below:
When you're scoping out your next vehicle at used car dealership or you're inspecting a private seller's car, there are a lot of factors to take into a... Read more
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