What Is A VIN?
VIN is short for Vehicle Identification Number. All vehicles are assigned a VIN when they are manufactured. They are used to uniquely identify all vehicles. VINs are recorded in accidents, insurance records, and when work is done on a vehicle by a body shop, dealership or mechanic.
What Does The VIN Look Like?
Example VIN:
1 G 1 F P 2 2 P X S 2 1 0 0 0 0 1
What The Numbers Mean?
1 = Country it was produced in (1 USA, 2 CAN)
G = Motor Company (General Motors)
1 = Make (Chevrolet)
F = Carline Code (F-Body)
P = Carline Series (Camaro)
2 = Body Type (2 Door-Coupe Hatchback)
2 = Restraint System (Manual belts (driv+pass inflatable))
P = Engine Code (5.7L V8 (LT1) (1993-present))
X = Check Digit (most likely “X”)
S = Model Year (1995)
2 = Assembly Plant ( St.Therese)
100001 = Production Sequence
* Vehicles from 1981 to present have 17 character VINs. VINs before 1981 may be shorter.
* VINs do not use the letters “I” or “O.”
Find Your Vin
Decoding Your Vin
To properly decode your VIN, you will can use a Free VIN Number Check service or you can use a VIN Decoder diagram for your vehicle. We have provided an example VIN Decoder Diagrams for a GM Truck below.
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