Short Product introduction
Advantages of using this VP tool
To whom it is addressed
System Requirement
Implementation procedure
Updates procedure
Results provided by VP tool
License Information
Price Information
Short Product introduction
VinPOWER C DLL designed for both, MS Windows Operating System and MS PocketPC where developer can utilize simple API technology. It can be simply integrated within any development project and provides functionality of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) decoder with VIN validation and verification. VinPOWER C DLL incorporates a state of the art VIN decoder algorithm technology developed within ESP Data Solutions with sophisticated database of vehicles like passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, heavy trucks (tractor trailers), trailers, motorcycles and even buses marketed and sold on the North American market.

VinPOWER C DLL tool is integrated with your project as a standard API Interface. After simple import of the VinPOWER library, its functionality can be used within your own project.
Advantages of using this VP tool
VinPOWER provides :
  • fast VIN decoding
  • VIN verification and validation
  • database normalization and unification
  • Save time and money
To whom it is addressed
VinPOWER can be used in many automotive related industries and can provide very valuable service to your company. VinPOWER is used by vehicle manufacturers, financial and insurance institutions, law enforcement and other government agencies, parts aftermarket and vehicle sales industry.
VinPOWER C DLL can be implemented by not experienced software programmer within few minutes.
System Requirement
VinPOWER C will work on any 32 bit Microsoft Windows Operating System such MS Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000 , XP or Windows Server 2003 and on PocketPC Operating System (PPC 2000 and higher).
Memory Requirement: 3 MB
Processor - P3 and higher for MS Windows
                  Intel Arm Processor 200MHz or higher
HD Space - 20 MB (MS Windows)
Implementation procedure
VinPOWER C DLL can be implemented into many languages such:
  • MS Visual basic 6
  • MS Visual C++ 6
  • MS FoxPro
  • ASP
  • MS .NET
  • Delphi 5
  • PHP
  • Perl

Implementation steps include:
  • Library API definition
  • Setting Data Path
  • Setting DeveloperID
Updates procedure
VinPOWER Database is continuously being updated. Weekly updates can be downloaded manually from Update Server or can be automatically updated within your system.
Because the database size is so small we do not issue incremental updates but rather release the whole replacements for data files.
Database does not require any additional database engine such SQL or MS JET Engine.
Results provided by VP tool
VinPOWER ActiveX DLL uses the same database as other VinPOWER products. The database contains data of vehicles since 1981 until present.
Extracted (Basic) variables include 42 keys:
  • Model Year
  • Make
  • Model
  • Body Type
  • Trim Level
  • Engine Type
  • Country of Origin
  • Assembly Plant
  • Production Sequential Number
  • Check Digit
  • Cab Type
  • Length
  • Drive Line Type
  • GVWR Class
  • GVWR Production Range
  • Curb Weight
  • Wheel base
  • Manufacturer
  • Frame Type
  • Restraint System
  • Series
  • Vehicle Type
  • Vehicle Class
  • Equipment
  • Chassis
  • Transmission
  • Emission Code
  • Brake System
  • Trailer Type
  • Fuel Type
  • Horsepower
  • Engine Manufacturer
  • Engine Series Code
  • Axle Configuration
  • Body Dimensions
  • Mobile6 Class
  • Motorcycles Type
  • Engine Displacement
  • Sales Name
  • MPG
  • AAIA
  • NAPA

Sample decode for a passenger car:
  VIN 1HGCB7646MA211103
  Model Year 1991
  Make Honda
  Model Accord
  Body Type 4 Door Sedan
  Trim Level DX
  Engine Type L4, 2.2L
  Country UNITED STATES
  Assy. Plant Marysville, Ohio Plant
  Production Seq. Number 211103
  Check Digit 6
  Drive Line Type FWD
  Manufacturer Honda of American Mfg. Inc.
  Vehicle Type Passenger Car
  Vehicle Class Mid-size Car
  Transmission 4 Speed Automatic
  Fuel Type Gasoline
  Mobile6 Class. LDGV
  NAPA 0320041991030
License Information
VinPOWER C DLL has a flexible licensing based on the VIN decoding volume. Contact sales department for more specific information and custom licensing
Price Information
Price vary based on a licensing policy. Contact our sales department for a quote.


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