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trucks， vans， options， recalls， NHTSA safety ratings and crash test results， safety ratings， and motorcycles from all major manufacturers. The 17-character VIN standard applies to vehicles manufactured from 1981 onward. ， transmission， What is a VIN and where do I find it? A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique 17-character code assigned to every vehicle. You can find it on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield)， service history。

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