A vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit “name,” made up of numbers and characters, that an automobile manufacturer assigns to an individual vehicle. Vehicle identification numbers can reveal many things about automobiles, including their airbag type, country of origin, engine size, model year, vehicle type, trim level, and plant name. The VIN (sometimes known, […]

Thousands of cars are damaged or destroyed by floods every year…and some are even repaired and resold in other parts of the country without the buyer being aware of the car’s waterlogged history. ~ Consumer Reports   Flood damaged vehicles could affect you in two ways: perhaps your vehicle was in a flood and you […]