A Chrysler VIN walkthrough from real vPIC decodes: 2C4 vs 2C3 vs 1C3 vs 3A4, how to tell a Chrysler van from a Dodge Grand Caravan, the position 8 code that flags a Pacifica Hybrid, and the hybrid fire recalls.
A Mercedes-Benz VIN walkthrough from real vPIC decodes: old WDD/WDC vs new W1K/W1N prefixes, 4JG and 55S Alabama builds, M274 M264 M254 engine codes, plant letters, Sprinter notes, and fuel pump recalls.
An Acura VIN walkthrough from real vPIC decodes: 19U vs 19V vs 5J8 vs JH4, TLX MDX RDX Integra engine codes, Marysville East Liberty Lincoln and Sayama plants, and the connecting rod, Takata and MDX subframe recalls.
An Audi VIN walkthrough from real vPIC decodes: WAU vs WA1 vs TRU, A4 A6 Q5 Q7 e-tron patterns, Neckarsulm Ingolstadt Gyor Bratislava San Jose Chiapa and Brussels plants, and the Q5 airbag and e-tron battery recalls.
What to check on a used Kia Sportage by generation: the 21V-137 ABS control unit fire recall, the Theta II settlement and KSDS on 2017-2019 trucks, the CS2302 anti-theft software, AWD vs FWD fuel economy, 2023-2024 recalls, and title history.
What to check on a used Honda Odyssey by generation: the 17V-725 second-row seat latch recall on every 2011-2017 van, 2018-2020 sliding door latch and cable recalls, which trims got the nine-speed or 10-speed, the 2026 side airbag software recall, and title history.
What to check on a used Ford Explorer by generation: the 19V-435, 21V-537 and 2026 26V-101 rear toe link recalls, the 23V-675 rear axle bolt and 10-speed park recalls on 2020-and-newer trucks, Police Interceptor Utility history, and title and odometer records.
What to check on a used Hyundai Tucson by generation: the 20V-543 ABS module fire recall, the 21V-727 connecting rod bearing recall on 2017 models, which years the Theta II settlement covers, Campaign 993 anti-theft software, and rental and title history.
What to check on a used Subaru Forester by generation: 2014-2018 SJ and 2019-2024 SK recall clusters, 2025 redesign notes, FB25 and CVT behavior, EyeSight windshield issues, and title and odometer history.
A Lexus VIN walkthrough from real vPIC decodes: Japan vs Canada vs Kentucky WMIs, ES RX NX GX IS LX patterns, Miyawaka Tahara Cambridge and Georgetown plants, and why a clean decode still needs a history report.
