Hey everyone, I’ve got some warning lights flashing on my dashboard. I think it might be the fuel injectors, but I’m trying to get more information from Honda. Their website warranty checker is asking for my VIN, but the code I have doesn’t seem to work.
The code you have is your model code DBA-GK3, and your chassis number is GK3-1006056.
It doesn’t have the typical 17-digit VIN because it’s a Japanese Domestic Market model.
Dana said:
The code you have is your model code DBA-GK3, and your chassis number is GK3-1006056.
It doesn’t have the typical 17-digit VIN because it’s a Japanese Domestic Market model.
Thanks, that’s exactly what I needed to know. Now, I have a question about extended warranties. How do I find out if I’m eligible for one on a second-hand imported car?
@Florian
You probably won’t be eligible if it’s not from the same market it was originally sold in, but it’s best to ask a dealership.
Dana said:
The code you have is your model code DBA-GK3, and your chassis number is GK3-1006056.
It doesn’t have the typical 17-digit VIN because it’s a Japanese Domestic Market model.
Is there something like Carfax in Japan? I want to get information about my Fit.
@Valentine
I found this website: https://carvx.jp/search/car?search_id=DoA1q9MI4nQC&car_id=0
You should be able to see the VIN somewhere near the bottom of your windshield. By the way, how did you manage to get insurance for your car if you didn’t know where to find the VIN?
Cameron said:
You should be able to see the VIN somewhere near the bottom of your windshield. By the way, how did you manage to get insurance for your car if you didn’t know where to find the VIN?
It’s not on my windshield, and the insurance company took a photo similar to the one I posted.
Cameron said:
You should be able to see the VIN somewhere near the bottom of your windshield. By the way, how did you manage to get insurance for your car if you didn’t know where to find the VIN?
I’m not sure where you are, but here in the UK, I’ve never needed the VIN number for insurance.
@Quill
Now I get all those jokes about stolen cars and scraped-off VIN numbers…
@Quill
It depends on where you are. In the US, we can’t get plates until the car is insured, so we need the VIN. I’ve never had to provide the plate number for insurance, only the VIN.
Neo said:
@Quill
It depends on where you are. In the US, we can’t get plates until the car is insured, so we need the VIN. I’ve never had to provide the plate number for insurance, only the VIN.
So, if you buy a car, does the number plate change? And if you sell it, does the new owner get a different plate?
@Quill
Yes, in my state (New Jersey), the plates change. In other states, the plate stays with the car (like California).
Neo said:
@Quill
Yes, in my state (New Jersey), the plates change. In other states, the plate stays with the car (like California).
In the UK, the plates stay with the car.
Neo said:
@Quill
Yes, in my state (New Jersey), the plates change. In other states, the plate stays with the car (like California).
In California, plates generally stay with the car, but many people have vanity plates that don’t. It’s also easy to get new plates whenever you want.
@Quill
In some places, the plates are registered to the owner as well as the vehicle. When you sell the car, you usually turn in the plates and get new ones for the new owner. You can transfer the plates, but it’s easier to just get new ones.
@Quill
That’s crazy.
Cameron said:
@Quill
That’s crazy.
Really? I just give my insurance company the license plate number to identify the car. I don’t see why the VIN would be necessary.
Cameron said:
@Quill
That’s crazy.
Really? I just give my insurance company the license plate number to identify the car. I don’t see why the VIN would be necessary.
A license plate can be stolen. It’s not a unique identifier if someone takes it. If the insurer doesn’t know the VIN and the plates are missing, how can they be sure it’s your car? They could be looking at any Honda Civic.
@Blake
I guess the insurer can contact the DVLA, give them the number plate, and get the VIN from them. Then they can compare it to the VIN on the car.