How do you break apart a VIN number?

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  • Dan Lin
    VIN Number Breakdown

    There are 17 numbers and letters (17 positions) in a VIN and you can divide them into three groups: World Manufacturer Identifier, Vehicle Descriptor Section, and Vehicle Identifier Section.

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