The VIN number was first used in 1954 in the United States. Car manufacturers such as Alfa Romeo were already marking their cars in this way at that time. Marking of this type began to be used by car manufacturers also in Europe. However, the first numbers varied. In 1981, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the USA standardized the format. Cars sold should contain a 17-character VIN that does not contain the letter I (I), O (o) or P (q) (to avoid confusion with the numbers 1 and 0).

VIN decoding at Alfa Romeo – how does it work and what does it give us?

When deciding to buy a vehicle, especially from abroad, we should check the VIN number of the car we are interested in to avoid unpleasant surprises.

As is widely known, the VIN number is a unique number identifying the vehicle. This short, 17-digit code hides a lot of important information, such as: country of manufacture, model year, drive type, engine version, equipment options. An example of an Alfa Romeo VIN can be generated using the vin generator website.

The Alfa Romeo VIN we have generated looks as follows: ZAR77YJDB07EP2907, ZAR63C9R9TWZF8566, ZARLLCJ8MJ1H99531. If you have already found the body numbers of the Alfa Romeo whose history you need to know use the box below and enter the string into it:

 

Often it turns out that when you buy a “faultless” car, you actually buy a vehicle that has had major damage or has been completely wrecked. In addition to the history of damage to our vehicle, we can also find out other important information, such as country of origin or original paint colour. That is why it is so important to check the VIN number. But where to look for it? This text and the main page of our website – numervin.com – will help you find the most popular Alfa, that is: 156, 166, 147.

VIN number is often stamped on the frame of the car or located behind the windshield. Unfortunately, this is not the rule, so if you can’t find your VIN, it’s worth going to a vehicle inspection station or checking where it is located.

Alfa Romeo VIN decoder

The VIN decoder for Alfa Romeo will allow us to check that the current equipment is original and that the car’s paint colour matches. It often turns out that the car was originally black, for example, and for some reason was repainted in a different colour. Such a change may suggest a serious accident. The generated report is an invaluable aid in checking a used Alfa Romeo. The data contained in the report is a basic compilation of the information needed to understand the history of the vehicle. All the information contained in the report that you will receive is an indispensable and even necessary part of the pre-purchase check of the car.