On Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:40:56 +0000, Tegger wrote:

>> My 1999 Accord has the VIN 1HGCG1650WA5001 It is an American made Honda
>> but bought in Uruguay (South America).
>>
>> In any American Honda page that asks for the VIN number I get as answer
>> that it is a non valid VIN. At the Honda Transmission Settlement page it
>> responds the same.
>>
>> Why is that if the car has been made in the USA?
>>
>> Thanks for any help and regards, Harry
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> Because where it's made has nothing to do with the VIN. The VIN is
> specially constructed only for your market.
>
> There are VIN constructions unique to Europe, Asia, North America, and I'm
> sure Africa as well.


Shoot! Between US and Canada as well!

I go to get parts for my Supra and they look at me and say, No such car!

I explain it's Canadian, and then they access a different system, and
SOMETIMES it shows up!