Glossary / General

VIN number

82 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s a special code on every car that tells you exactly what kind of car it is and when it was made.

Technical Definition

VIN stands for Vehicle Identification Number, a unique 17‑character code that identifies the car’s make, model, and production details.

Hear It Discussed

"Andit'sgottheVINnumberthere,andyouplugthatinandit'lltellyouwhatisrecalledandwhatisnot."
What Safety Recalls And Auction Prices Reveal About Modern Car Culture In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 02:11

"Maybe there's a couple crashed or like half burnt ones out there that [4509.6s] you could scavenge. You could do a couple where you get a VIN number and you could do something. [4514.8s] Yeah. But..."
2027 Nissan Z Nismo Manual Review; Lambo Update The Smoking Tire 15:09

"they're most of the manufacturers now or like you used to be safercar.gov look up your VIN number and see if there's something out there that maybe they haven't got a hold of you on or it's pending."
Automotive Tips to Reduce Repair Expenses from the Authority in Auto Repair Advice Under The Hood show 02:28