Carmakers deliberately place the VIN in several locations on a vehicle to make changing this crucial identifying trait ...

There is more to a vehicle identification number (VIN) than the random letters and numbers that are imprinted on the car. This serial number, which resembles a fingerprint, can be useful for proving ...

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a 17-character code that tracks every mainstream car built for the U.S. market since 1981. Because manufacturers assign these codes ...

As auto insurance fraud in Canada becomes more complex, a new threat has emerged: stolen vehicles with cloned VINs are now staying within Canadian borders. In the past, stolen vehicles were often ...

“Buying a used vehicle privately offers choice and value, but it can also expose consumers to serious risks if the vehicle they purchase has a compromised VIN,” said Shawn Vording, President of CARFAX ...

TORONTO, ON, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025/insPRESS/ – Auto theft continues to be a concern across Canada, with thousands of vehicles stolen each year. In response, Accident Support Services International Ltd.

VIN Decoder CLI is a fast, lightweight command-line application that decodes Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) to reveal detailed vehicle specifications. It provides manufacturer details, model ...

RCMP have busted an organized crime vehicle theft ring that has also revealed a loophole in Alberta’s registry system. The months-long investigation led to seven people facing nearly 100 criminal ...

Whether you’re buying a used car, selling your current one, or simply curious about your vehicle’s full identity, there’s one key that unlocks a treasure trove of information: the Vehicle ...

If you've spotted a nice motorcycle, whether at your local dealer, an online marketplace, or through a forum, one of the first checks you should perform is verifying the VIN. A VIN (Vehicle ...

A legal war is unfolding in garages, courtrooms, and data centers. The battleground? Seventeen characters known as a Vehicle Identification Number. This string, unique to every automobile, has become ...

Auto theft continues to plague the insurance industry and Canadian households, with more than 57,000 private passenger vehicles stolen in 2024, according to Équité Association.