I have mixed feelings about China's explosive economic growth. On the one hand, I am glad to see China opening up to the West. I am glad to see the common people raising their standard of living and being able to enjoy some of the many "luxuries" we Americans take for granted. For example, it is extremely rare in China to see anyone under 25 yrs. old driving a car. For that matter, very few other-age Chinese have automobiles either. But in America, it is actually amazing how many teenagers (even in lower class families) have their own cars. Even though they still cannot afford cars, at least the average Chinese citizen can now enjoy going out to restaurants to eat more often; to have televisions; to have computers; to have cell-phones.
My fear though is that China did not learn from all the mistakes we made here in America during the 50's, when our economic growth was exploding (and was eerily similar to China today). Their cities have become some of the most polluted on Earth. Crime and drugs have alarmingly increased. Government oversight and building codes are subject to pervasive bribery and corruption (sometimes, with the slightest tremor, entire apartment buildings will collapse). Production of consumer goods is shoddy at best. I want to just say, "Slow down China - do it right. In life, it is quality--not quantity--that matters."
So with that in mind, I produced this little video (more just to be humorous than to make a political statement). Check it out: http://youtu.be/Ougepuj1z9Y
Phillip
Your car could be stolen if you don't keep this in mind!
ReplyDeleteImagine that your car was taken! When you approach the police, they inquire about a specific "VIN search"
A VIN decoder: What is it?
Similar to a passport, the "VIN decoder" allows you to find out the date of the car's birth and the identity of its "parent"( manufacturing plant). Additionally, you can find:
1.The type of engine
2.Model of a vehicle
3.The DMV's limitations
4.Number of drivers in this vehicle
The location of the car will be visible to you, and keeping in mind the code ensures your safety. The code can be checked in the database online. The VIN is situated on various parts of the car to make it harder for thieves to steal, such as the first person seated on the floor, the frame (often in trucks and SUVs), the spar, and other areas.
What happens if the VIN is intentionally harmed?
There are numerous circumstances that can result in VIN damage, but failing to have one will have unpleasant repercussions because it is illegal to intentionally harm a VIN in order to avoid going to jail or the police. You could receive a fine of up to 80,000 rubles and spend two years in prison. You might be stopped by an instructor on the road.
Conclusion.
The VIN decoder may help to save your car from theft. But where can you check the car reality? This is why we exist– VIN decoders!