Most auto has a VIN and a lot number if they are placed for sale at IAAI at Seattle (WA). For instance, this Brown AUTOMOBILE AutoMotoUSA 1988 may be detected with lot number: 35636299 or VIN:2GCGC39K3J1163114. As you can note, there is all the data about the CHEVROLET GMT-400 including the damage levels such as primary damage Front & Rear and secondary damage Mechanical as well. It would undoubtedly modify the price of the vehicle, unless the owner can clear VIN history. Cleanautohistory.com can give such services and wipe car history as well as discover for you a specific car that has no history of such interference or VIN removal. When you wish to sell or buy a car - it is more prudent to hand over this process to the professionals.