VIN is the Vehicle Identification Number. It is a special identifying code for a Specific automobile.
The VIN serves as the car’s fingerprint, as no two vehicles in operation have the same VIN. A VIN is composed of 17 characters (digits and capital letters) that act as a unique identifier for the vehicle.
A VIN displays the car’s unique features, specifications, optional extras and equipment.
This information is important when ordering certain parts for your car as parts may differ based on different equipment of the car. Eg. If the car has parking sensor and should the bumper have holes for the sensors or not.