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Free VIN decoder
Enter a 17-character Vehicle Identification Number to see the year, make, model, engine, transmission and any safety recalls. Free, with no sign-up.
The VIN is on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver door jamb sticker, and your title or insurance card. Try an example VIN.
What a VIN tells you
Characters 1–3
World manufacturer identifier: the country and maker of the vehicle.
Characters 4–8
Vehicle descriptor: model, body style, engine and restraint system.
Character 9
Check digit, calculated from the other characters to catch typos and fakes.
Characters 10–17
Model year, assembly plant and the vehicle’s unique serial number.