Geo VIN Decoder: 2C1 Metro, 1Y1 Prizm, J81 Storm, 2CN Tracker
A Geo VIN walkthrough from real vPIC decodes: which partner plant built each model, the Tracker make mismatch, odd engine fields, plus old Geo recalls and title risks.
Plymouth VIN Decoder: 1P3 Cars, 1P4 and 2P4 Voyager Codes
A Plymouth VIN walkthrough from real vPIC decodes: Belvidere to Windsor plants, trim and engine letters, the brand's 2001 exit, plus minivan and Prowler recalls.
Used GMC Acadia Buying Guide: 3 Generations and Recalls
Which Acadia years to target, why 2020 and 2024 matter, V6 vs 2.5 turbo, plus side air bag, liftgate, inflator, driveshaft and camera recalls by VIN.
Used Infiniti QX60 Buying Guide: JX35, CVT, V6 vs Turbo
Which QX60 and JX35 years to target, what the 2017 and 2022 updates changed, V6 vs turbo four, plus ABS, occupant sensor, headlight and caliper recalls.
Used Cadillac XT5 Buying Guide: 2.0T vs V6, Years, Recalls
Which XT5 years to target, why 2020 matters, turbo four vs V6 numbers from reviewers, plus build-window recalls for brakes, fuel pump, camera and transmission.
Used Mazda CX-9 Buying Guide: Generations, Turbo, Recalls
Which CX-9 years to target, what changed from the Ford-based V6 to the 2.5 turbo, plus ball joint, inflator, wiring and second-row seat recalls by VIN.
Isuzu VIN Decoder: 4S2 Rodeo, JAC Trooper, 4NU Ascender
An Isuzu VIN walkthrough from real vPIC decodes: Lafayette, Fujisawa, Oklahoma City and Shreveport plants, the Honda Passport twin, plus frame and door recalls.
Saab VIN Decoder: YS3, 5S3 9-7X and JF4 9-2X Codes
A Saab VIN walkthrough from real vPIC decodes: plant codes for 9-3 and 9-5 cars, the GM-built 9-7X and Subaru-built 9-2X, plus inflator and seat belt recalls.
Oldsmobile VIN Decoder: 1G3 Cars, 1GH Trucks, Plant Codes
An Oldsmobile VIN walkthrough from real vPIC decodes: 1G3 vs 1GH, Lansing to Fairfax plants, the year-code zero trap, plus Alero and Intrigue recalls.
Mercury VIN Decoder: 1ME, 2ME, 3ME, 4M2 and 2MR Codes
A Mercury VIN walkthrough from real vPIC decodes: which WMI fits which model, St. Thomas to Hermosillo plants, the 2011 year-code trap, plus key recalls.
