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	The VIN System: Vehicle Identification Number
		The Vehicle Identification Number was originally described in ISO Standard 3779 in February 1977 and last revised in 1983.
		It occupies the first three positions of the VIN, except when a manufacturer builds less than 500 vehicles per year, in which case the third digit is always a 9 and the 12th, 13th and 14th position of the VIN are used for the second part of the WMI.
		The last 8 characters of the VIN are used for the identification a of specific vehicle.
	home.planet.nl /~fransang/vins.html (672 words)

	Vehicle Identification Number Decoding 1969-1991
		The remainder of the VIN is numerical with the exception of the letter idetifying the assembly plant.
		The remainder of the numbers are that vehicle's particular serial number.
		The seventh symbol is a number: 8 for Blazer.
	www.ramblerman.com /blazer/vin.htm (463 words)

	VIN Vehicle Identification Number History How To Read A VIN
		The VIN number is stamped onto a small metal plate and is attached to the drivers side of the dash where it meets the window.
		Police also use this number to verify that a vehicle has not been stolen and is in the possession of the original owner.
		These 5 characters occupy positions 4 through 8 of the VIN and may be used by the manufacturer to identify attributes of the vehicle.
	www.vinguard.org /vin.htm (712 words)

	What's In A VIN? Your Car's Vehicle Identification Number - Cars
		The vehicle identification number, or VIN, is a series of numbers and letters that are unique to your car.
		Identification numbers were first given to vehicles in the 1950’s.
		The last six digits are the production number of the vehicle, indicating the order in which it rolled off the assembly line.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art44611.asp (555 words)

	Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Counterman, October 2001
		The VIN number can be found on a plate at the base of the windshield on the driver's side.
		The place of each letter or number in the VIN code reveals important information about where the vehicle was made, when it was made, the type of engine in the vehicle, the model or series of the vehicle and the production sequence of the vehicle.
		Vehicle manufacturers also use their own body family codes that are based on common vehicle platforms or model lines.
	www.babcox.com /editorial/cm/cm100173.htm (1016 words)

	Vehicle Identification Numbers - Location by Car Make
		Vehicle identification numbers (also called VINs) are critical pieces of information for identifying the exact car you have and the engine that was put into it when it was built.
		The Vehicle Identification Number was "officially" described in ISO Standard 3779 in February 1977 and last revised in 1983.
		VIN characters may be capital letters A through Z and numbers 1 through 0; however, the letters I, O and Q are never used in order to avoid mistakes of misreading.
	www.autohausaz.com /html/vehicle_identification_numbers.html (1446 words)

	VIN Numbers - Free VIN Number Search & Check (via CobWeb/3.1 planet03.csc.ncsu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		VIN numbers are a 17 character identification composed of letters and digits.
		These numbers are usually located on the front right corner of your dashboard as you face the car or under the hood.
		Vin Numbers can be used to track auto recalls, car registrations, vehicle warranty claims, thefts and auto insurance coverage.
	www.1vehicleidentificationnumber.com.cob-web.org:8888 (240 words)

	Washington State Patrol - Vehicle Identification Number Inspection
		During a physical VIN inspection, a vehicle is physically examined at a Washington State Patrol VIN inspection station to ensure it matches the documentation presented to the inspector and the Department of Licensing during a title transaction.
		The VIN inspection is not for determining the safety of a vehicle or its components.
		Under the new law, if a computer database search indicates a vehicle was reported stolen, the Department of Licensing will notify the vehicle owner that a physical inspection of the vehicle is required and forward the report to the State Patrol for follow up.
	www.wa.gov /wsp/traveler/vinspect.htm (942 words)

	SECTION D-VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER REGISTRATION FILES (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Theoretically, when a vehicle is registered at the branch it should be available on the system immediately.
		Enter the last 7 characters of the FBI assigned identifier for the agency the inquiry is being made for.
		VIN - Vehicle Identification Number; this field is required.
	www.state.in.us /isp/idacs/documentation/midx3d01.html (498 words)

	VIN Codes (via CobWeb/3.1 planet03.csc.ncsu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The vehicle identification number is divided into four parts: the World Manufacturer's Identification (WMI - three characters); the Vehicle Description Section (VDS - five characters); the check digit; and the Vehicle Identification Section (VIS - eight characters).
		When decoded, the VIN tells the country and year of manufacture; make, model and serial number; assembly plant and even some equipment specifications.
		Note that the sort sequence for characters in the VIN is A to Z, then 1 to 9, and finally 0, with the letters "I", "O" and "Q" not normally used.
	www.angelfire.com.cob-web.org:8888 /ca/TORONTO/VIN/VINcode.html (230 words)

	Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Victoria Police (VP) and
		Vehicle Identification Numbers, or VINs, are seventeen character numbers that must be allocated to new vehicles sold in countries that support the VIN system.
		VINs are stamped onto the body of vehicle, or onto a plate that is attached to the body.
		All vehicles (except plant) built or sold in Australia since that date require a VIN to be stamped in a secure place or on a plate attached to the vehicle before they can be registered.
	www.vicroads.vic.gov.au /VRNE/vrne5nav.nsf/childdocs/-6F89CFC1046661B5CA256FD300241BFA-C9A8C16E8E6F7C94CA256FD300241BFC-CB94A4C361D75BFCCA256FD300241BFF-EE6023BEF9C02A3DCA256FF90005E3E9?open (579 words)

	ABS VHR Vehicle Identification Number (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique number (consisting of numerals and letters) assigned to a vehicle by the manufacturer primarily for registration and identification purposes.
		The VIN can be found by looking through the windshield (from outside the car) at the dashboard on the drivers side of the vehicle.
		If the VIN can not be found on the dashboard of the vehicle, open the drivers side door and look at the door post (where the door latches when it is closed).
	www.absautoservices.com /vhrvin.asp (219 words)

	What Can Your VW's Vehicle Identification Number Tell You?
		Vehicle identification numbers (also called VINs) are critical pieces of information for identifying the exact VW you have and the engine that was put into it when it was built.
		The position of each letter or number in the VIN code reveals important information about where and when your VW was made, the type of engine it has, the model or series of the car, various equipment/attributes and its production sequence.
		VIN Power: Input your email address and your VW's VIN in the boxes and complete information on your unique car will be emailed to you.
	autohausaz.com /vw-auto-parts/vw-vehicle-identification-numbers.html (1456 words)

	Vehicle identification number - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Vehicle identification numbers (VINs) are used to uniquely identify motor vehicles.
		One element that is fairly consistent is the use of position 9 as a check digit, compulsory for vehicles in North America and used fairly consistently even outside this rule.
		Besides the three letters that are not allowed in the VIN itself (I, O and Q), the letters U and Z and the digit 0 are not used for the year code.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vehicle_identification_number (769 words)

	Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Verification (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The Vehicle Identification Number or "VIN" is an ID that uniquely identifies a vehicle and also contains hidden information about the vehicle.
		Any numbers in the VIN remain the same (not replaced) and thus you have a 17 digit number.
		Divide 337 by 11 which gives you 30, and a remainder of 7 which is the same as the 9th digit of the VIN.
	www.russotechnologies.com /news_20060605.html (248 words)

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		Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), commonly found inside the windshield or door jam, can be used to verify critical elements of vehicle identification such as body style, engine, drivetrain, transmission, as well as year, make, model, sub-model information.
		This VIN decoder contains information for vehicles dating from 1981 - 2002, and includes all major makes and models of import and domestic passenger cars, sports cars, light trucks, SUV's and vans, representing 99.8 percent of all vehicles on the road.
		Enter the complete 17-character VIN number, or at a minimum, the first 10 characters of the VIN number, and press Submit for the complete vehicle configuration.
	www.aftermarket.org /information/vin_decoder/vin_decoder.asp (169 words)

	FAQ's - VINquery.com VIN Decoder/Exploder- 24x7 VIN Decoding Web Service - VIN Explosion in XML or CSV formats
		A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is composed of 17 characters assigned by the manufacturer when a vehicle is built.
		Compare the VIN plate on the dashboard of your vehicle with the one that is usually found at the bottom of the driver's door post(otherwise refer to your owner's manual).
		If the VIN cannot be found, open the driver side door and look at the door post(where the door latches when it is closed).
	www.vinquery.com /faq.aspx (3083 words)

	Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Information - FAQ regarding VIN that you can use before your used car purchase
		A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique sequence of 16 or 17 characters composed of letters and numerals that is assigned to most vehicles manufactured today.
		VINs are used in the United States, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and other countries.
		Don't the numerals 1 and 0 cause confusion with the letters I and O? They don't because I and O (the upper case alphabets) are illegal in a VIN.
	www.verifyvin.com /vin_number_info.html (513 words)

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		The early VINs came in a wide array of configurations and variations, depending on the individual manufacturer.
		The Department of Transportation issued the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard to reduce the number of motor vehicle thefts by assisting law enforcement authorities in tracing and recovering parts from stolen motor vehicles.
		This is the sequential number that is assigned to the vehicle as it leaves the plant.
	www.nhtsa.dot.gov /cars/rules/theft/vinnumber.html (899 words)

	Tips on how to decode your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
		A car’s vehicle identification number (VIN) is the automotive equivalent of
		Understanding the cars vehicle identification number has become very popular with car collectors for new and old vehicles alike.
		The vehicle is usually stored in a locked garage at home and the chance of theft is often reduced this way as well.
	www.autoinsurancetips.com /vin.htm (1007 words)

	LOVEfords - 1960-1980 Ford, Mercury, Edsel, and Lincoln VIN Information
		With the popularity of the 1965 Mustang, after 399999 at Dearborn, the next unit number was 600001 then to 700001 and finally to 800001, with the highest recorded unit being 806693.
		Therefore, a Thunderbird with a Consecutive Unit Number of 105678 may have actually been produced and ready for shipping before a Thunderbird with a Consecutive Unit Number of 105432.
		The Consecutive Unit Number should be considered to be a unique identification that shows when the order was received and when it was planned for production.
	www.lovefords.org /tech/vinb.htm (465 words)

	DMV - Department of Motor Vehicles - Online directory of state DMV web sites with comprehensive guide to Department of ...
		A car's vehicle identification number (VIN) is the identifying code for your SPECIFIC automobile.
		Research has shown that early Vin's came in all sorts of variations which depended on the individual manufacturer at that time.
		This established the fixed VIN system for major vehicle manufacturers as it is known today.
	www.dmv-department-of-motor-vehicles.com /vin_numbers.html (535 words)

	Vehicle Identification Number - VIN Numbers: Free online search for car or truck VIN numbers. Find information on auto ...
		VIN decoding links: Find vehicle identification decoders for your car, truck or motorcycle.
		VIN Code Law: Vehicle identification code law from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department Of Transportation.
		VIN and Auto Theft: Use your vehicle identification numbers to help prevent stolen car parts or make theft reports.
	www.vehicleidentificationnumber.com (197 words)

	Vehicle Identification Number
		VIN coding has so many variables that it comprises a complete book in itself to list all the makes, models, body types, engines, origins of manufacturers, etc. Provided below is a quick guide to the VIN structure.
		The check digit of a Vin appears in the 9th position and provides a way to verify the validity of all of the other characters in positions 1 to 8 and 10 to 17.
		SHAY OWNERS' CARS VIN NUMBERS: It has helped us in identifying general tendencies (full of unexplainable exceptions) as to production time of cars according to their Vin as well as type of instrument clusters you can expect in them.
	www.geocities.com /shaymodela/VIN.html (1183 words)

	DMV - V.C. Section 4161 - Engine or Motor Change: Distinguishing Vehicle Identification Number
		(b) Upon receipt of motor vehicle engine or motor change notification and other required documents, the department shall assign a distinguishing vehicle identification number to motor vehicles, other than motorcycles or motor-driven cycles registered under a motor number or motor and frame numbers.
		When the distinguishing vehicle identification number is placed on the vehicle as authorized, the vehicle shall thereafter be identified by the distinguishing identification number assigned.
		If the replacement engine case bears the same identifying numbers as the engine case being replaced, the original engine case shall be destroyed.
	www.dmv.ca.gov /pubs/vctop/d03/vc4161.htm (181 words)

	Motorcycle Vehicle Identification Number (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		With few exceptions, motorcycles display a frame number and an additional serial number on the engine case.
		For entry purposes, the frame number is considered the vehicle identification number.
		The engine number, if different from the frame number, should be entered as an owner applied number.
	www.doj.state.wi.us /dles/cibmanuals/files/TIME/HTML/motorcyclevehicleidentificationnumber.htm (46 words)

	Keller Police Department's VIN Etching, City of Keller,Texas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Have the Vehicle Identification Number etched into every glass panel of your car and send a strong message that you are being proactive in helping to prevent auto theft.
		The Process: Your vehicle's identification number is printed in small numbers and letters on a special stencil paper and placed on the vehicle windows.
		This etching process is repeated on the lower portion of all vehicle windows.
	www.cityofkeller.com /vinetch.htm (164 words)

	Vehicle Identification Number (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The complete identification number of the vehicle should be entered in the VIN field.
		Beginning with the 1981 model year, the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has required manufacturers to place 17 character VINs on all on-the-road vehicles.
		Records for 1981 or later vehicles manufactured with non-conforming VINs may be entered using the owner applied number field.
	www.doj.state.wi.us /dles/cibmanuals/files/TIME/HTML/vehicleidentificationnumber2.htm (64 words)

	VIN View /// AnalogX
		VIN View supports decoding of any vehicle identification number that was issued after 1978, which is when ISO 3779 was established to make a uniform way to track vehicles.
		Operation is simple, enter the VIN number (17 characters, A thru Z and 0 thru 9) and click decode.
		VIN's are normally located in several locations on a car, but the most common places are in the door frame of the front doors, on engine itself, around the steering wheel, or on the dash near the window.
	www.analogx.com /contents/vinview.htm (270 words)

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