08-29-2014, 12:23 PM
uote='Cormanus' pid='57267' dateline='1409364203']
I think you're right, Flynrider. I also think all North American VINs ought to be unique—in other words, there should be no duplication between the US and Canada. But I'm not completely sure about that. I've sent PMs to both Gossman and Daley so I can see if I can work it out.
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No risk of duplicates. Here is how it all works
http://www.ehow.com/how_5776052_decode-v...cycle.html
All vehicle manufacturers use an internationally agreed set of codes. This system is much better than the old days when each used their own numbering .
Now the numbers mean something to anyone aroind the world who needs to know.
who made it, what model, what factory in what country etc etc. Invaluable for parts and service because subtle differences occur between countries and plants who make the same model. This is more relevant in cars because they have multiple plants e.g. Toyota Camry in about 6 countries.
FYI I have spent over 30 years in the car industry and we lived by those numbers.
I think you're right, Flynrider. I also think all North American VINs ought to be unique—in other words, there should be no duplication between the US and Canada. But I'm not completely sure about that. I've sent PMs to both Gossman and Daley so I can see if I can work it out.
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No risk of duplicates. Here is how it all works
http://www.ehow.com/how_5776052_decode-v...cycle.html
All vehicle manufacturers use an internationally agreed set of codes. This system is much better than the old days when each used their own numbering .
Now the numbers mean something to anyone aroind the world who needs to know.
who made it, what model, what factory in what country etc etc. Invaluable for parts and service because subtle differences occur between countries and plants who make the same model. This is more relevant in cars because they have multiple plants e.g. Toyota Camry in about 6 countries.
FYI I have spent over 30 years in the car industry and we lived by those numbers.