VIN decoding
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==VIN identification== | ==VIN identification== | ||
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, 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 [http://VinCheckReport.com VINs and their title brands], as well as keep records of the [http://www.vehicle-history.info/ vehicle's history]. | |
| − | 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== | ==Multi-make VIN decoders== | ||
| + | *[http://www.vindecoderz.com ISO VIN decoder] | ||
*[http://vinchecker.net VIN Checker], decodes most vehicle Identification Numbers (domestic and import) | *[http://vinchecker.net VIN Checker], decodes most vehicle Identification Numbers (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.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)Information] from vin-number.org | *[http://www.vin-number.info/ Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)Information] from vin-number.org | ||
| + | *[https://www.vehiclehistory.com/vindecoder/vin-decode.php VIN Decoder], from Vehicle History. Includes everything from Acura to Volkswagen. | ||
==American Motors== | ==American Motors== | ||
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==Chrysler== | ==Chrysler== | ||
| + | *[http://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Chrysler Chrysler VIN decoder] | ||
*[http://www.roadrunnersite.com/vin/vinhome.php 1966-1974 VIN Decoder] from RoadRunnerSite.com. 1966-1974 Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge VIN Decoder. | *[http://www.roadrunnersite.com/vin/vinhome.php 1966-1974 VIN Decoder] from RoadRunnerSite.com. 1966-1974 Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge VIN Decoder. | ||
*[http://www.stockmopar.com/mopar-vin-decoding.html Mopar VIN decoding], covers 1970 and 1971 Mopar cars. | *[http://www.stockmopar.com/mopar-vin-decoding.html Mopar VIN decoding], covers 1970 and 1971 Mopar cars. | ||
| − | *[http://www.jani-immonen.net/decoders/ | + | *[http://www.jani-immonen.net/decoders/tag6974.html 1966-1974 Mopar decoder]. |
*[http://www.sweptline.com/hist/vininfo.html Dodge truck vehicle serial numbers]. How to decode your 1961-1971 Dodge truck. | *[http://www.sweptline.com/hist/vininfo.html Dodge truck vehicle serial numbers]. How to decode your 1961-1971 Dodge truck. | ||
*[http://www.dodgepolara.com/vin.html Mopar VIN Decoder] Covers 1964-1974 Mopars. Mostly Dodge and Plymouth. | *[http://www.dodgepolara.com/vin.html Mopar VIN Decoder] Covers 1964-1974 Mopars. Mostly Dodge and Plymouth. | ||
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==Ford Motor Company== | ==Ford Motor Company== | ||
| + | *[http://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Ford Ford VIN decoder] | ||
*[http://VinCheckReport.com 17-digit VIN decoder for Fords] | *[http://VinCheckReport.com 17-digit VIN decoder for Fords] | ||
*[http://www.fordvindecoder.com FordVINDecoder.com] | *[http://www.fordvindecoder.com FordVINDecoder.com] | ||
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===Buick=== | ===Buick=== | ||
| + | *[http://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Buick Buick VIN decoder] | ||
*[http://www.autoinsurancetips.com/buick_vin.htm 1954-1964 Buick VIN]. | *[http://www.autoinsurancetips.com/buick_vin.htm 1954-1964 Buick VIN]. | ||
*[http://www.musclecarclub.com/musclecars/buick-gs/buick-gs-specs.shtml Buick GS 1965-1972] Production numbers, VIN breakdown, engine specifications and engine ID codes for GS and a number of other Buick models. | *[http://www.musclecarclub.com/musclecars/buick-gs/buick-gs-specs.shtml Buick GS 1965-1972] Production numbers, VIN breakdown, engine specifications and engine ID codes for GS and a number of other Buick models. | ||
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===Cadillac=== | ===Cadillac=== | ||
| + | *[http://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Caddilac Caddilac VIN decoder] | ||
*[http://www.wmsbrg.com/cadillac/Richmond/Tech_Tips/Cadillac_VIN_numbers.htm 1965-1980 Cadillac VINs]. | *[http://www.wmsbrg.com/cadillac/Richmond/Tech_Tips/Cadillac_VIN_numbers.htm 1965-1980 Cadillac VINs]. | ||
*[http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm 1903-2009 Cadillacs] History, Identification and Specifications. | *[http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm 1903-2009 Cadillacs] History, Identification and Specifications. | ||
===Chevrolet=== | ===Chevrolet=== | ||
| + | *[http://hhclassic.com/p-33576-classic-chevy-vin-decoder.html Tri Five (1955-1957), Impala (1958-1970), and Nova (1962-1974) VIN Decoder] Decode your VIN instantly with this free tool! | ||
| + | *[http://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Chevrolet Chevrolet VIN Decoder] | ||
*[http://VinCheckReport.com VIN Decoder For Chevys] VIN Decoder for All Chevys (17 digits) | *[http://VinCheckReport.com VIN Decoder For Chevys] VIN Decoder for All Chevys (17 digits) | ||
*[http://VinCheckReport.com VIN Chevy VIN Decoder] VIN Decoder for All Chevrolet Cars and Trucks (duplicate link) | *[http://VinCheckReport.com VIN Chevy VIN Decoder] VIN Decoder for All Chevrolet Cars and Trucks (duplicate link) | ||
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===Dodge=== | ===Dodge=== | ||
| + | *[http://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Audi Dodge VIN Decoder] | ||
*[http://dodgevindecoder.com 1981-2014 Dodge VIN Decoder] VIN Decoder for Dodge Trucks and Dodge Cars. | *[http://dodgevindecoder.com 1981-2014 Dodge VIN Decoder] VIN Decoder for Dodge Trucks and Dodge Cars. | ||
| + | As of 1-17-2015 neither link worked. | ||
===Oldsmobile=== | ===Oldsmobile=== | ||
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==Jeep== | ==Jeep== | ||
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*[http://oljeep.com/gw/vin_66-71.html 1966 - 1971 J Series VIN decoder] | *[http://oljeep.com/gw/vin_66-71.html 1966 - 1971 J Series VIN decoder] | ||
| − | *[http://www. | + | *[http://http://www.allpar.com/mopar/jeep-vin.html |
*[http://www.jeepz.com/forum/vin.php 1972 - present Jeep VIN decoder] | *[http://www.jeepz.com/forum/vin.php 1972 - present Jeep VIN decoder] | ||
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==Import vehicles== | ==Import vehicles== | ||
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===BMW (aka Bavarian Motor Works)=== | ===BMW (aka Bavarian Motor Works)=== | ||
| − | *[http://www.bmwvindecoder.net 17 digit BMW VIN Decoder] Works for 1980-present 17 digit BMW VINs. | + | *[http://www.bmwvindecoder.net/ 17 digit BMW VIN Decoder] Works for 1980-present 17 digit BMW VINs. |
===Honda Cars and Trucks=== | ===Honda Cars and Trucks=== | ||
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*M: factory (M=Hamamatsu/Japan, K=Kumamoto/Japan, A=Ohio/USA, F=Atessa/Italy, *E=Barcelona/Spain | *M: factory (M=Hamamatsu/Japan, K=Kumamoto/Japan, A=Ohio/USA, F=Atessa/Italy, *E=Barcelona/Spain | ||
*000992: serial number | *000992: serial number | ||
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| + | *[http://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Honda Honda VIN decoder (from 1984)] | ||
===Jaguar=== | ===Jaguar=== | ||
| + | *[http://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Jaguar Jaguar VIN decoder] | ||
*[http://www.autohausaz.com/jaguar-auto-parts/jaguar-vehicle-identification-numbers.html 1971 and up Jaguar] | *[http://www.autohausaz.com/jaguar-auto-parts/jaguar-vehicle-identification-numbers.html 1971 and up Jaguar] | ||
===Mazda Cars and Trucks=== | ===Mazda Cars and Trucks=== | ||
| + | *[http://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Mazda Mazda VIN decoder] | ||
*[http://www.mazdavindecoder.com 1980-present (17 digit MAZDA VIN Decoder for Cars and Trucks] Works for 1980-present Mazda VIN Decoding. | *[http://www.mazdavindecoder.com 1980-present (17 digit MAZDA VIN Decoder for Cars and Trucks] Works for 1980-present Mazda VIN Decoding. | ||
===Mercedes=== | ===Mercedes=== | ||
| + | *[http://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz VIN decoder] | ||
*[http://mercedesvindecoder.com Mercedes VIN decoder, Works for other Manufacturers], A VIN Decoder for Mercedes Vehicles. Works for other manufacturers as well. Offers quite a bit of information. | *[http://mercedesvindecoder.com Mercedes VIN decoder, Works for other Manufacturers], A VIN Decoder for Mercedes Vehicles. Works for other manufacturers as well. Offers quite a bit of information. | ||
===Nissan=== | ===Nissan=== | ||
| + | *[http://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Nissan Nissan VIN decoder] | ||
*[http://nissanvindecoder.com Nissan VIN decoder (works for Cars and Trucks)] 1981-present VIN Decoder for Nissan cars and trucks. | *[http://nissanvindecoder.com Nissan VIN decoder (works for Cars and Trucks)] 1981-present VIN Decoder for Nissan cars and trucks. | ||
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===Toyota=== | ===Toyota=== | ||
| + | *[http://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Toyota Totyota VIN decoder (from 1984)] | ||
*[http://toyotavindecoder.com Toyota VIN decoder (17 digit vin decoder)] VIN Decoder for Toyota cars and trucks, with option to buy vehicle history reports for discounted price. | *[http://toyotavindecoder.com Toyota VIN decoder (17 digit vin decoder)] VIN Decoder for Toyota cars and trucks, with option to buy vehicle history reports for discounted price. | ||
*[https://parts.olathetoyota.com/vin-decoder.html Toyota VIN decoder]VIN Decoder for all Toyota models - includes vehicle specs, MSRP, and fuel economy information. | *[https://parts.olathetoyota.com/vin-decoder.html Toyota VIN decoder]VIN Decoder for all Toyota models - includes vehicle specs, MSRP, and fuel economy information. | ||
===Volkswagen=== | ===Volkswagen=== | ||
| + | *[http://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Volkswagen Volkswagen VIN decoder (from 1984)] | ||
*[http://www.autoinsurancetips.com/volkswagen_vin.htm 1980-2001 Volkswagen VIN Decoder] For those with a 17 digit VIN, works for 1980-2001. | *[http://www.autoinsurancetips.com/volkswagen_vin.htm 1980-2001 Volkswagen VIN Decoder] For those with a 17 digit VIN, works for 1980-2001. | ||
*[http://www.dubnetworks.net/vw-vin-decoder.htm VW VIN Decoder] For those with a 9 or 10-digit VIN (chassis number) built after 1965 but before 1980. The information encoded in the VIN is limited to year and body type. It should also work for most VW cars with a 17 digit VIN code (built after 1980). | *[http://www.dubnetworks.net/vw-vin-decoder.htm VW VIN Decoder] For those with a 9 or 10-digit VIN (chassis number) built after 1965 but before 1980. The information encoded in the VIN is limited to year and body type. It should also work for most VW cars with a 17 digit VIN code (built after 1980). | ||
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