Instantly get key info about a car with only its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
The 17 digits in a VIN reveal the car's brand, model, engine, where it was assembled, and more.
Yes, you can determine a number of your vehicle's specs using your VIN number, including:
A vehicle identification number (VIN) is a unique, 17-character code given to each car sold in the United States. Because each car has a unique VIN, it's easy to track when that car is bought, sold, or serviced. Service centers use VINs to record service visits, manufacturers and the federal government use VINs to issue safety recalls, and state agencies use VINs to identify vehicles when they're registered, sold or even stolen.
VINs are 17 characters long. VINs on vehicles made before the system was standardized in 1981 may have fewer characters.
The two most common places to find the VIN are on the dashboard at the base of the windshield and on the driver's door-jamb sticker. Other places include on the engine, on the frame inside the hood, and in the trunk near where the spare tire is stored.
