aharris@signcast.com ("Alex Harris") wrote in
<NDBBIJMLLLCLJELENECIKEGODFAA.aharris@signcast.com>:
>I had a Dodge parts dept. guy ask for the VIN on my truck. He said they
>use it to get the build date, sales codes, etc.
>
>First of all, I was just asking about the 15x8 wheels for a 2000 Dak V6
>RC. I can't imagine there being a choice about it depending on my build
>date?
>
>Second, is there any further info you can get from a VIN other than we
>see in the VIN decoder? The only time-specific information in there is
>the build sequence, and I don't see anything that would give them any
>additional specific info that would help them select parts for my
>truck... it basicall says it's a 2000 V6 Dakota RC from Warren, not much
>more.
>
>Thanks!
>
Nope, all of the data encoded in the VIN itself is displayed via the VIN
decoder on the home page. However, Chrysler has databases with all sorts of
info about your truck (build options, warranty repairs, etc.). Searching on
your VIN will allow them to access those records.
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