vinReport Vehicle History Checks for All Vehicles
Some acronyms you may come across on this site and in the VIN reports.
A
A/C -- air conditioning / air compressor
B
Blockchain -- a list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography
C
Connected report™ -- an advanced information technology for data collection from connected vehicles
Cryptocurrency -- an internet-based medium of exchange (and an alternative way to pay for a VIN report)
CV -- carVertical, the producer of our VIN reports
D
DPF -- diesel particulate filter
E
ECU -- electronic control unit - usually the heart of modern cars
EGR -- exhaust gas recirculation
Eur -- European countries
I
ISO 3779 -- standardization for the VIN Code content and structure
ISO 3780 -- standardization for the VIN Code world manufacturer identifier (WMI) code structure
N
NHTSA -- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NMVTIS -- National Motor Vehicle Title Information System
Nox -- nitrogen oxides - as produced from diesel and petrol engines
T
TDI -- turbocharged direct injection
V
VIN -- vehicle identification number
VAG -- Volkswagen Auto Group