A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or Chassis Number, is a serial number used in the automotive industry to uniquely identify motor vehicles.
A VIN is made up of 17 characters, consisting of a combination of letters and numbers: A-Z, 0-9. Letters I, O and Q are not available to ensure that they are not confused with numbers that might look visually similar.
The VIN is usually located on the vehicle itself - check the compliance plate in the engine bay or on one of the door posts, where the door latches when it is closed, or on the passenger side windshield.
If you are planning to buy a used car anywhere in Australia, your first port of call is to get a VIN Check for that vehicle to ensure that there is no finance owing on the car or has been previously written-off. A CheckMyVin.com.au vehicle report includes a PPSR Certificate that will state whether there is a financial encumbrance (money owing) against the vehicle.
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Conducting a VIN Number Check on CheckMyVin.com.au is quick and easy:
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If you think you have purchased a lemon, you will need to get in touch with the consumer office in your state/territory:
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