Glossary / General

VIN

95 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

"Like Land Rovers are still British, even though they're building the defenders in Slovakia. They don't talk about that. The VIN still starts with S, they're still British."
Hoovie is Here! What is Mercedes Thinking? New Manual BMW M3! Gullwing Issues! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 21:23

"So they could make them saleable instead of sale proof. Correct, exactly. Do you remember what your VIN was,"
Donald Osborne, Live Special Guest! — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 233 The Carmudgeon Show 07:19