The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a 17-character code that tracks every mainstream car built for the U.S. market ...

A recall is the auto industry’s version of a safety net. When either a manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety ...

A new provision in Public Law Number 119-21 – also known as the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) – which was signed into law on July 4, 2025, allows individual taxpayers to deduct interest paid on ...

“Buying a used vehicle privately offers choice and value, but it can also expose consumers to serious risks if the vehicle they purchase has a compromised VIN,” said Shawn Vording, President of CARFAX ...

If you've spotted a nice motorcycle, whether at your local dealer, an online marketplace, or through a forum, one of the first checks you should perform is verifying the VIN. A VIN (Vehicle ...

Hundreds of thousands of Toyota and Ford vehicles were recalled earlier in May, which means the cars may need to undergo repairs soon. Some Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid trucks were recalled over ...

Authorities in Crosby, Texas, recently swooped on a customer at the Friendly Ford dealership after suspecting the Subaru BRZ he was driving was tied to a VIN-switching scheme. The dramatic bust was ...

Be it a new one or a second-hand one, buying a car is an important investment. Hence, you cannot afford a car without checking your vehicle identification number. A VIN check helps find vital ...

The vehicle identification number (VIN) applied to all cars (and their window stickers) can reveal key details—including where the vehicle was made. Knowing where a car was assembled can be relevant ...

Used cars are a great way to save money on a new ride. However, there are downsides to buying a second-hand vehicle. If a deal sounds too good to be true, it’s likely an online car marketplace scammer ...

CLEVELAND — In this internet age, we’re all concerned about protecting our personal information, but we drive around with our Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) visible to anyone who walks by our ...