Decoding a Car’s VIN Number: How to Read the Designations

VIN-code (Vehicle Identification Number) is the identification number of a vehicle, consisting of a combination of numeric and letter designations. The code is a mandatory element of marking and is unique to each vehicle (for 30 years).

It all began in 1977 when the ISO 3779 standard was adopted in the USA and Canada, describing the format of VIN numbers.

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