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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS EXPLAINED

NCJ Number
25731
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
Unknown
Length
0 pages
Annotation
THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS OF THE FOUR MAJOR AMERICAN CAR MANUFACTURERS ARE DECODED TO REVEAL THE MANUFACTURER, YEAR, ASSEMBLY PLANT, SEQUENTIAL PRODUCTION NUMBER, AND OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION.
Abstract
OTHER INFORMATION THAT IS REVEALED INCLUDES BODY STYLE, ENGINE SIZE AND TYPE, AND TRANSMISSION TYPE. THE FILM RECOMMENDS THE USE OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION MANUAL PUBLISHED BY THE NATIONAL AUTO THEFT BUREAU.