By Catherine Powell
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| Image courtesy flickr |
If you’ve ever bought or leased a car you
know that it came with a unique VIN. But
what you probably didn’t know was how important the VIN really is. The Vehicle Identification Number is a different
for every vehicle manufactured in the world.
The unique 17-digit number is
more than a mere security feature. It
allows you, your bank, your insurance agency and possibly law enforcement to identify
your vehicle from the 1.2 billion currently on the road today. The number also provides a wealth of
information about the type, make, model and engine size, as well as the year and
country in which it was manufactured.
