I’m selling my car and want to learn more about it to put in the listing. How can I decode the VIN so I can get as much information as possible about my Honda?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You’re right, the VIN can tell you tons of information about your car, including where it was built, the year and model, and its specific features. Here’s how to read a Honda
A standard VIN will be 17 digits long. Each digit represents the following:
Digit 1: The country in which your vehicle was assembled
Digit 2: Manufacturer
Digit 3: Type of vehicle (e.g., passenger car)
Digit 4: Vehicle model (Civic, Accord, Pilot, etc.)
Digit 5: Body type and transmission
Digit 6: Trim level
Digit 7: Security code
Digit 8: Model year
Digit 9: Factory of production
Remaining digits: Sequence of production
Instead of parsing through the digits of the VIN on your own, try using a VIN decoder tool online. They are usually free and can give you an organized list of information about your vehicle in seconds.
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