nashville_bill Posted February 18, 2004 Posted February 18, 2004 I have written a Visual Basic program that decodes VINs (vehicle identification numbers) and I think there could be a market for it but I really don't know how to start. Has anyone here produced shareware and sold it? I could use some extra cash. Quote
TCH-Bruce Posted February 18, 2004 Posted February 18, 2004 I write shareware Palm applications and sell them through my web site using eSellerate (www.esellerate.net). They keep 10% of the sale for processing the transaction and bandwidth. I place the demo verisons in my own web space. You can also list with Tucows. Or you can use PayPal. Good luck. Quote
section31 Posted February 19, 2004 Posted February 19, 2004 I have written a Visual Basic program that decodes VINs (vehicle identification numbers) and I think there could be a market for it but I really don't know how to start. Has anyone here produced shareware and sold it? I could use some extra cash. Curious, what kind of information can you find out with soley a vin number. Quote
nashville_bill Posted February 19, 2004 Author Posted February 19, 2004 Well, the VIN holds a great description of a vehicle and has a check digit (#9) that uses an algorithm to verify the string of numbers and letters. My program tests that the check digit is valid and gives the user the country of origin, manufacturer and the model year. My wife works in the auto financing business and she wanted a way to test the check digit. Quote
TCH-Rob Posted February 19, 2004 Posted February 19, 2004 Look at www.thebiglot.com/vinInformation.asp to see everything your vin says about your car. Quote
DarqFlare Posted February 20, 2004 Posted February 20, 2004 Thanks for that site Rob, I'll check it out when I get home... Quote
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