Body panel changing...

[epbrown]

That doesn't mean the VIN has the color embedded in it, just that the information is available on the dealer network.

[Turbo42]

Its stamped on the panels my fault

[racer]

Ahh. I never even thought of the "tridion" color being the basis of the cars color. I could see how a title might be mistakenly typed up as body panel color if someone was asked what color and one said "red" or "blue" etc.

I know that when a dealer or modern body shop pulls up the VIN it tells all about the vehicle build specs.. colors, trim, options etc. I wasn't sure if there was a letter or number within the VIN one could look at and determine the color (say, S for Silver or B for black.. unless its S for Schwarts and Z for Silver etc, deplending on language used)

[forestacademy]

From VIN Decoding
ex: WMEEJ31X38K123456

WME = smart
E = 451
J/K = coupé/cabriolet
31 = 70 HP engine
X = passive restraints
9th digit = checksum
8 = 2008 M.Y.
K = assembly building K, Hambach
123456 = serial

[Kermit]

Originally Posted by forestacademy

From VIN Decoding
ex: WMEEJ31X38K123456

WME = smart
E = 451
J/K = coupé/cabriolet
31 = 70 HP engine
X = passive restraints
9th digit = checksum
8 = 2008 M.Y.
K = assembly building K, Hambach
123456 = serial

I wish I would of had that info when asked for a VIN breakdown back in August?!?!?! I was trying my darnedest to figure it out. Missed the thread in December too but those days I was busy.