VIN displays the car’s unique features, specifications and manufacturer. The VIN can be used to track recalls, registrations, warranty claims, thefts and insurance coverage.
By Uzor Odigbo
The Vehicle Inspection Number (VIN) Valuations is expected to take off on Friday as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) plans a sensitization programme.
The Service had in a letter to the stakeholders said that “In line with the planned nationwide deployment of the VIN Valuation on Friday, 20 May 2022, and the need to continually enhance the platform for optimal performance and service delivery.”
The sensitisation which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 19th May 2022 at 11:00 am is to hold at Apapa command conference hall.
The Deputy Controller (DC) Admin, A Y. Odusanya on behalf of the Customs Area Controller (CAC) requested that clearing agents should send their representatives to attend insisting that the session would benefit everyone and further clarify any questions.
Recall that the electronic clearing system had generated furore recently over accusations of over-invoicing and non-compliance with relevant conventions.
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Recall that the Motor Dealers Association of Nigeria (MODAN) and Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) had threatened to protest if the service refused to halt the VIN implementation. The service later halted the VIN implementation until after resolving all grey areas.
About VIN (Culled from AutoCheck)
The car’s vehicle identification number is the identifying code for a SPECIFIC automobile.
It serves as the car’s fingerprint, as no two vehicles in operation have the same. It is composed of 17 characters (digits and capital letters) that act as a unique identifier for the vehicle.
A VIN displays the car’s unique features, specifications and manufacturer. The VIN can be used to track recalls, registrations, warranty claims, thefts and insurance coverage.
Once you have verified that the VIN is definitely less than 17 characters, it is most likely from a pre-1981 vehicle.
Prior to 1981, VINs varied in length from 11 to 17 characters. AutoCheck can only report on vehicles that use a 17 character VIN. Therefore, information on vehicles manufactured before 1981 is limited.