Decoding and Understanding Vehicle Identification Numbers / VIN's

In this video, Jeremy from 1A Auto explains why VIN's are 17 digits, and what each of those 17 digits means.
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[@beyourself2419]

Great explanation of VIN. Thank you.

[@SureshKumar360]

Thanks man.. Very clearly explained.. Keep them coming :)

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Straight to the point and explained clearly, great job!!

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[@Utubin]

Thank you very much for this very help video. Thumbs up.

[@glendasue70]

Thanks Man i have always wondered about those numbers. Good video !

[@younismark]

It was Very Helpful, Specially I have a test that include the VIN number, Thank You.

[@mjb12141963]

I saw this done on one of those weekend car fix-it shows. That next Monday I was surprised with an interview for a promotion to manager. It sealed the deal when we discovered we both watched that show that Saturday morning.

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[@jiwbink]

GREAT EXPLANATION FOR AN OTHERWISE NOT SO INTERESTIN TOPIC.THX FOR POSTING!

[@1790abraham]

Thanks for the video man - love "1aauto" always wondered bout the thos no. :) now i no - can you guys do a video on how to repair the fogs in a 02 monte carloLS

[@OmarEshtiwi]

Thanks dude, it was helpful

[@OmarEshtiwi]

Thanx dude, it was helpful

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[@MECHANISMS2SEE]

Thanks Great info !!

[@donavingross2125]

Thanks man great teacher

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+remsi catalan Thanks for watching. We're glad you liked it. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393

[@miteshcreative]

GREAT JOB

[@rugg42021]

would this apply to scooter/mopeds as well? Im trying to figure out what kind of moped/scooter I have.

[@flavoredstatic]

Can you do one on the serial numbers for Cummins Diesel motors. And Cat Diesel motors. And Detroit diesel motors. It would be really helpfull for recycling motors. Thank you so much

[@walperstyle]

Can you guys do one on how to tune an AEM series 2 computer? thanks.

[@nateknapp556]

Thanks man. I learned all this years ago in automotive school, but since have drank most of any info I ever learned..out, Hahahaha!

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Thanks, for this message it have contributed to what i were looking for .

[@d3b1z6]

ThanKs!!!

[@yousefmayeli]

thanks . it was useful but your voice was just a little low.

[@bradleybeatty7205]

so my 8th number on my motorcycle is a 3 which is my engine size i understand? what does the 3 convert to? what size engine i got?

[@lbjvtscratchlotterytickets2656]

I've got a ford f150 custom the 10th is a K so it's an 89 right?

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[@nealdunleavy8267]

Nice Sir

[@garp9433]

you're the only person explaining this online. Everyone else paywalls this explanation and is NOT succint.

[@fabriziogonzalez5446]

Any information on older vehicles? I just bought a 1977 ford truck and it has 11 digits. It is very frustrating because I can not find any information on it on any website. Would you be as kind as to help me out or point me in the right direction? I appreciate the video though, it is very informative.

[@brayanmacias6083]

Fabrizio Gonzalez I have a 1979 ford f100 custom that only has 11 digits on the VIN number

[@danadawson6569]

my beloved hubby 1978 F250 door plate has 2 sets of numbers one 11 digits and the other 15 digits along with the year and max GVWR lbs ... I've not had a chance to look at any other of the VIN plates do to being parked

[@nameunknown2055]

how do you find out what DAY your GMC truck was built ??

[@groupsreview]

What if i have An A for the 4rth digit what does that mean.

[@bowl300ify]

Is that a VIN for 1991 Chevy S10 Blazer. I looked it up

[@johnwood6353]

i have a 2015 ford mustang, i need to know what number on the assembly line it was

[@samsami1440]

verry intresting

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+Sam Sami We're glad the video helped you out. Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony 866-403-3393

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Your kind of funny brother in a good way I like the way you Cruz on down the road because we know our business right bro I would like to get a call from you guys one day and introduce yourself

[@randylovell6887]

What does 5 mean at the first?

[@cubby117]

AWESOME !

[@ahadfazal7177]

N stand for ? 1GN .plz tell me

[@Smiler7]

What about the month of production?

[@ednja]

I have a Pontiac Montana registered as a 1999 but the VIN says it's a 2000. Any idea on why this would be?

[@walkernanas5974]

Sometimes if they are produced near the end of the year the vin would reflect the next year's model as the wouldn't continue producing the previous model late into the year

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[@NFLYoungBoy223]

I have a 2007 Nissan Murano and the vin number starts with a J does that mean the car was on a ship and shipped from japan to America

[@1AAuto]

+NFL YoungBoy A "J" for the first VIN digit specifies that you have a Japan built model.

[@muhammadchandley484]

Does anyone know what the security codes mean the 9th digit

[@naruto_kund3757]

Is I got this dirt bike for free on Facebook market and I’m trying to fix it and trying to find out what bike it is but the vin is scratch off

[@Pinemom1]

Where is the printout?

[@darronvon]

where is the transmission # in the vin???

[@MT-ey7sm]

so how do i find out what number my car was coming off the maufactor

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+montega davis Hello, on most vehicles the date of manufacture is found on a sticker attached to the car frame and is visible when the driver’s side door is open. Thank you! 1aauto.com

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Would like to meet you astral automotive give me a call when you get a chance I'm a mechanic myself for 55 years myself just like to meet good people like you and just introduce yourself and say hello keep up the good work that's how we made it right

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good video but just adjust the speed to x1.25

[@sandrapilley8775]

What does a eight mean?

[@1790abraham]

Fog lights - sorry cause the ones i have haven't worked since i purchase my car - thanks

[@ronbo30]

This chart is wrong, my tenth digit is 0. But no year fits 0.?

[@darian2749]

but where can I check VIN code of my Toyota car for free?

[@kencox196]

Your not telling me what the engine codes are though?

[@randallalderman2260]

What about if the vehicle was built in the 50s ?

[@Nikki-uq3vi]

so does that mean everything year has a specific letter

[@Nikki-uq3vi]

what's the letter for 2019

[@cecilsabourin9462]

Where,s the audio ?

[@cola20845]

3 people have vehicles before 1981 xD

[@Robdpd]

1=USA 2=Canada 3= Mexico 4=USA 5= USA there are double Y’s in 99 percent of every corvette ever made in the 6th and 7th digit. Just FYI. More useless information and yet there is so much more I happen to know.

[@Knowlege777]

This is what I needed to know thanks📍

[@juliecicero7824]

Hard to hear

[@amolmore1845]

Sir can you tell me mfg month and year of Ford aspire please MAJZXXMTKZKC54976

[@1AAuto]

+Amol more This VIN is not showing as valid in our system but we would suggest contacting your dealership for further assistance with finding this information.

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Nice...I think, could barely hear you.

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[@NaNa-sy4lq]

The eight digit on yours is a Z mine is a t what would mine be

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Chevy

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[@johnmeganbench5617]

I have a 91 civic hatch the motor was swapped the block says ZCVF what is this mean in lame man terms

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1 00 00 😅1

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Teach us about knowing? "Teach us the significance of the letters or characters" might be more correct. =) I'm just messin wit cha.

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Car tells who manufactures the 12 federal federations

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Barely able to hear

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Sir can you explain japanes hino ranger frame number i am giveing you frame number (FD3HLA33645) sir please under stand me

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I could not here this video it's not my iPad

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+William Simms I was able to hear it so there may be a setting on your youtube that needs to be changed? Thanks for checking us out.

[@calitotorres2865]

I cant her anything

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