What do the letters and numbers signify in an automobile VIN number? 
Will they reveal whether a saftey package is installed (e.g. side
curtain airbags), or other additions to the basic package?  Where can
I find this information?

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Request for Question Clarification by tutuzdad-ga on 15 Mar 2006 09:38 PST

The graphic at the bottom of the page will tell you what information
can be derived from a VIN. Please let me know if this sufficiently
answers your question.

VEHICLE MART
http://www.vehiclemart.com/etc/vins/default.asp

Regards;
tutuzdad-ga

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Request for Question Clarification by pafalafa-ga on 15 Mar 2006 10:23 PST

tomred-ga,

The answer is probably Yes, though it depends on the manufacturer.  

The VIN includes 4 digits that can be (and usually are) used by
manufacturers as equipment codes.  Each company defines the digits as
they see fit, so it's not as standardized as some other aspects of the
VIN.

Tell us what company you have in mind, and we can probably provide
more specifics.


pafalafa-ga

VIN number codes vary for each automobile manufacturer / model. The
following web site has links to VIN decoders for a lot of cars that
will identify what features, engine, transmission the car came with
along with where and when it was manufactured.