A "VIN decoder" software is a computer program designed to decipher the information contained in a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is a unique alphanumeric code assigned to each automobile, typically composed of 17 characters. These characters contain specific details about the vehicle, such as the manufacturer, model, year of production, country of origin, engine type, series, and other features. The "VIN decoder" software takes this vehicle identification number as input and decrypts it, providing detailed information about the vehicle associated with the VIN. This may include details such as the vehicle brand, model, engine specifications, body type, color, special features, and sometimes even more specific information like the assembly location. These software tools are often utilized by car dealerships, insurers, automotive maintenance services, law enforcement agencies, and other professionals in the automotive industry to obtain accurate information about a particular vehicle. Consumers can also use online VIN decoding tools to gather information about the history of a used vehicle before making a purchase, for instance.