VIN is a unique 17-character number that serves as a code for a particular vehicle in all its history. It has the key to the vehicle's origin and everything that has been recorded about it. From the country of origin to engine size to model year, everything is represented by the VIN. It will also accurately inform you about the vehicle type, airbag type, and much more critical information.
Where to find the VIN in a vehicle:
- Dashboard (often readable through the windshield);
- Inside the door;
- The engine firewall;
- Under the hood.
Where to find the VIN in documents:
- Vehicle title;
- Service records;
- Insurance policy;
Where else can you find your VIN?
If you are unable to find the VIN, try contacting the seller of the vehicle. The seller can find the VIN on the vehicle or in the paperwork as outlined in the steps above.
A VIN can often be found on the driver-side door, near where the door latches as well as on the lower-left hand corner of the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel. If you own the car, you can find it on the title, registration card or insurance documents.