Can You Get a Vehicle’s VIN from its License Plate?

“Can you tell me the VIN just by looking at the license plate?” You might have heard this curious question before. Hanoi Trucks is here to set the record straight and provide helpful information about this common misconception.

VIN and License Plate: Two Completely Different Things

It might sound surprising, but a vehicle’s license plate and its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) are completely unrelated.

License Plate – Your Vehicle’s “ID Card”

Just like every person has a unique identification card, a license plate is a vehicle’s “ID card.” It’s issued by the authorities to manage and distinguish vehicles.

VIN – A Unique Fingerprint

The VIN is like a vehicle’s unique “fingerprint,” permanently engraved on the chassis and engine by the manufacturer.

Checking the VIN on a car

Therefore, trying to “get the VIN from a license plate” is like trying to guess someone’s fingerprints by looking at their ID card – impossible!

Taking Advantage of Misinformation for Profit

Unfortunately, some individuals exploit the public’s lack of knowledge by spreading false rumors about “license plate fortune telling” or “decoding VINs from license plates” for personal gain.

Nguyen Van A, an automotive expert, shares: “Spreading such misinformation not only causes public confusion but also creates opportunities for scammers to deceive and defraud people.”

Protecting Yourself: How to Verify Vehicle Information Accurately

So, how can you accurately verify information about a vehicle you want to purchase? Hanoi Trucks offers some simple tips:

• Check the vehicle’s registration documents: The registration papers clearly state the vehicle’s origin, manufacturer, VIN, and engine number.
• Take the vehicle to a certified inspection center: Here, you can have all vehicle-related information thoroughly and transparently verified.

Vehicle inspection at a certified center

Important Note:

• Always be cautious and research information from reputable sources before purchasing a vehicle.
• Avoid “vehicle fortune tellers” and their empty promises to prevent financial loss and disappointment.

Hanoi Trucks: Your Trusted Partner on the Road

We hope this information clarifies the misconception about obtaining a VIN from a license plate.

If you are looking for trucks, light trucks, vans, 1-ton, 2-ton, 3.5-ton, 8-ton trucks… don’t hesitate to contact Hanoi Trucks!

Phone: 0968239999

Email: [email protected]

Address: No. TT36 – CN9 Road, Tu Liem Industrial Park, Phuong Canh Ward, Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi.

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