R. L. Polk & Co.

Inaccurate VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) information in your database can cost you money. Polk’s VIN-decoding products can help you verify which parts are meant to be installed in which vehicles—including models that are no longer being built.

In addition to retrieving valuable information such as Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), series name/model and body style, Polk’s VIN-decoding capabilities will help you:

Correct VINs
Verify VIN accuracy
Decode VINs back to the 1966 model year
Generate standard vehicle descriptions
Correctly identify vehicle make, year, model, trim level and engine detail for passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, trailers and motorcycles

Polk VIN-Link
Polk VIN-Link helps you link your parts to a vehicle’s VIN. Designed for use on your PC, mid-range or mainframe computer, Polk VIN-Link allows you to:

Quickly verify all positions of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Generate an Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association® (AAIA®) code, which enables direct matching to your parts catalog
Decode VINs back to the 1966 model year
Receive a complete and standardized spelling of the vehicle make and model

Polk VINtelligence™
A cost-effective, online VIN-decoder, analysis and validation application for passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, trailers and motorcycles. It provides detailed information at an affordable per-VIN price. Allows users to:

Validate the entire VIN including the check digit for accuracy
Correct VIN errors
Generate standard vehicle descriptions
Return full spellings of vehicle make and series name
Obtain more than 50 elements of vehicle data including GVW, restraint type, engine detail, vehicle specifications and other vehicle options

Polk Complete Prefix File
A flat file containing most VIN prefixes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and commercial vehicles. It easily integrates into your relational database with no additional software requirements. Allows you to:

Verify VIN accuracy
Generate standard vehicle descriptions
Return full spellings of vehicle make and series names
Retrieve data including series name/model, make, year, body style and more