The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a 17-character code that tracks every mainstream car built for the U.S. market ...

Cars these days have seemingly endless options when it comes to customization, from machine-finish alloy wheels through to metallic paints and duo-tone leather interiors, automakers keep on giving us ...

While it might not always seem like it, your local auto parts store is a pretty amazing place. Just think about it: You can walk in, tell them your vehicle’s make and model, and walk out with parts ...

Here is a sample VIN form a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. The final six digits have been changed to zeros. Here are the principal changes planned for the VIN system so that the supply of numbers does ...