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VIN Derivative

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All engines and transmissions are stamped with a partial Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The following table identifies the different VIN derivative characters, character positions and their respective positions.

VIN Derivative

Position Definition Character Description
1 Division 4 Buick
2 Model Year 4 2004
3 Plant Location 1 Oshawa #2, ON
4-9 Plant Sequence Number W 400001