Any auto has a VIN and a lot number if they are prepared for sale at IAAI at Long Island (NY). For instance, this Burgundy AUTOMOBILE AUCTION AUTO UZ 2015 may be found with lot number: 35618785 or VIN:1C4NJDEB7FD207751. As you can view, there is all the info about the JEEP COMPASS including the damage levels such as primary damage Front End and secondary damage Right Side as well. It would absolutely change the price of the vehicle, unless the owner can wipe VIN history. Cleanautohistory.com can provide such services and remove car history as well as find for you a specific car that has no history of such tampering or VIN removal. When you hope to sell or buy a car - it is wiser to relegate this process to the professionals.