VIN
Vehicle identity code
A VIN is a vehicle identification number—a unique 17-character code assigned to every car, truck, and motorcycle.
The VIN encodes information about the manufacturer, vehicle type, and production sequence.
It appears on the dashboard, door frame, and title documents: The insurance company asked for the VIN.
Used for tracking recalls, verifying history, and preventing fraud. (Lowercase vin is French for wine.)
Unique alphanumeric product identifier
- decoderDevice that unscrambles signals
- alphanumericLetters and digits combined
- unique identifierUnrepeated distinguishing code
- stampingForceful foot motion
etching · plate · dashboard · doorjamb · windshield · engraving · decoding · format
Unlawful taking of property
- stolenTaken unlawfully
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
- cloningMaking identical copies
law enforcement · database · customs · border control · insurance claim · inspection · verification · authenticity
Formal honorific or name
- DMVVehicle registration agency
- platesFlat eating dishes
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- renewalMaking current again
certificate · inspection · permit · compliance · documentation · forms · application · stickers
Legal ownership reassignment
- buyerOne who acquires things
- sellerOne who trades goods
- purchaseGoods obtained for payment
- bill of saleOwnership transfer record
Formal written findings
- odometerVehicle distance recorder
- mileageDistance traveled by vehicle
- flood damageDestruction from rising waters
- recallMemory retrieval act
service records · lemon · buyback · rollback · total loss · disclosure
serial number
Unique alphanumeric product identifier
- decoderDevice that unscrambles signals
- alphanumericLetters and digits combined
- unique identifierUnrepeated distinguishing code
stamping · etching · plate · dashboard · doorjamb · windshield · engraving · decoding · format · sequence
theft
Unlawful taking of property
cloning · law enforcement · database · customs · border control · insurance claim · inspection · verification · authenticity · tampering
title
Formal honorific or name
- DMVVehicle registration agency
- platesFlat eating dishes
- registrationFormal recording of participation
renewal · certificate · inspection · permit · compliance · documentation · forms · application · stickers · decals
title transfer
Legal ownership reassignment
report
Formal written findings
- odometerVehicle distance recorder
- mileageDistance traveled by vehicle
- flood damageDestruction from rising waters
recall · service records · lemon · buyback · rollback · total loss · disclosure
- DMVDMV, license plates, car registration, learner's permit, road test
- car partsengine, steering wheel, brake, seats, tires
- Transport AbbreviationsMPG, RPM, DMV, ETA, ETD
- Vehicle Registrationlicense plate, plate, registration, registration number, number plate
- Vehicle Requirementslicense plate, registration sticker, driver license, proof of insurance, seat belt
- Precancersdysplasia, CIN
- vintage toysOld playthings, now collectible
- withered on the vinePerished from inattention
- white vinegarDilute acetic acid solution
- salt and vinegarAcidic-saline flavor pairing
- vintage radioOld broadcast-receiving device
- oil and vinegarSimple salad dressing duo
vine, vino, vinegar, vineyard, vintage, vintner, vinous, vinery