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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) standards were created in 1977 and revised in 19...

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) standards were created in 1977 and revised in 1983. The VIN uniquely identifies a vehicle. Each of the 17 alphanumeric characters has a meaning. For example, in a typical VIN, the first character identifies the country of origin (U.S. = 1, Canada = 2, Mexico = 3, Japan J, etc.) The character in the second position often identifies the manufacturer (Audi = A, Dodge = B, Ford = F, etc.) The ninth digit is the check digit. The letters I and O are not valid in a VIN since they are easily mistaken for the numbers 1 and 0. What kind of car do you drive? Who is the manufacturer? Copy the VIN from your car or the car of someone you know. Go online and research the VIN for a specific manufacturer. Search keywords “vehicle identification number.” For each character in the VIN, list the codes and meanings for this manufacturer. For your VIN, identify the digit in each position and describe all the information it provides. Verify that the check digit is correct and show your calculation.

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