Glossary / General

VIN

118 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

VIN is like the car's social security number. It tells you exactly what kind of car it is and its history.

Technical Definition

VIN stands for Vehicle Identification Number, a unique 17-character code that identifies the make, model, year, and specific details of a vehicle.

Hear It Discussed

"He was like, well, what's the VIN? And I'll share it with him. And obviously, he won't tell me what it's supposed to be, right? The stampede on the block, but he'll just tell you if it's right or..."
169 Genuine Certified Predetermined Collectibles, Theoretical Rallies Bring a Trailer Podcast 07:11

"What are we calling a BMW M? That's what I, an actual M car, the WBS VIN. Are you sure?"
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"[4643.5s] Don't probably think about it much. [4644.9s] 83, and I still have the VIN. [4648.0s] We could look it up and see if it's caught on the Carfax."
20 Years In Automotive Journalism: Jason Cammisa’s Most Insane Assignment 20 Years In Automotive Journalism: Jason Cammisa’s Most Insane Assignment — Carmudgeon Ep. 244 The Carmudgeon Show 17:23