New CARFAX Canada data reveals the country's most VIN cloned vehicles with the Ford F-150, RAM 1500, and the Jeep Wrangler ...

1. First, understand: What is a VIN? Can it really check information?

The VIN number of your car is a required code that can tell you all sorts of information about your vehicle's history, and it has multiple locations.

Remember, if you buy a “cloned” vehicle, it is never really yours. If and when the VIN-switch is discovered, the car you paid for will be taken and given back to the original owner or the insurance ...

The VIN number is often etched into a metal plate or stamped on the frame. For fifth-wheel trailers, check the front corner of the coach near the hitch.

Dealerships also have an electronic on-board reader that verifies the VIN from the car’s computer system. Plus, you should always check the Carfax report against the vehicle itself.

IMPD in Indianapolis no longer offers field VIN number checks. Private car buyers must visit designated district headquarters ...

The VIN number of your car is a required code that can tell you all sorts of information about your vehicle's history, and it has multiple locations.