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Vehicle VIN Number- The identifying code for a specific vehicle. It acts as a virtual fingerprint. No two vehicles have the same VIN. The VIN can be used to track recalls, registrations, warranty claims, thefts and insurance coverage.
Here is what the various numbers and letters of the VIN number signify:
1st Character: Where the vehicle was built/country of origin.
2nd & 3rd Character: The manufacturer or FCA US LLC vehicle brand. Flexible fuel vehicles are noted by the 2nd & 3rd characters.
4th – 8th Characters: Vehicle brand, engine size and type.
9th Character: Security code that identifies the VIN as being authorized by the manufacturer.
10th Character: Model year of the car.
11th Character: Indicates which plant assembled the vehicle.
Last 6 Characters: Serial number of the vehicle.