Vehicle Identification Numbers VIN Glossary Terms
Body Type:
refers to the general configuration or shape of a vehicle distinguished
by such characteristics as the number of doors, windows, cargo-carrying
features (fastback, sedan, hatchback)
Line:
refers to a name that a manufacturer applies to a group or family of vehicles
within a make which have a degree of commonality in construction (such
as body, chassis, cab type).
Model:
refers to a name that a manufacturer applies to a group of the same type,
make, line, series and body type.
Make:
refers to a name that a manufacturer applies to a group of vehicles or
engines.
Model Year:
refers to the year used to designate a discrete vehicle model, irrespective
of the calendar year in which the vehicle was actually produced -so long
as the actual period is less than two (2) calendar years.
Plant:
plant where manufacturer affixes the Vehicle Identification Number.
Series:
refers to a name that a manufacturer applies to a subdivision of a "line"
denoting price, size, weight identification and that is used by manufacturer
for marketing purposes
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