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How to find your car's VIN number?
Look for your car's VIN at the front of the dashboard, on the driver's side of the vehicle. It's easiest to see your VIN from outside the car, looking in through the windshield, at the area where the hood ends and the windshield begins.
Or, look for the VIN on the post of the driver's side door. You'll see this when you open the door and look around the area where the door latches to the car.
If you can't find the VIN on the car, it should be printed on your insurance cards and your vehicle's title.
Can a VIN lookup show my vehicle’s specs?
Yes, you can determine a number of your vehicle’s specs using your VIN number, including:
Year
Make
Model
Trim
Engine
Country of origin
Assembly plant
Can I perform a VIN lookup on an older car?
Since 1981, each new car has been given a standardized 17-digit code. Older cars may have VINs too, but they don’t follow a standardized formula. The history of the VIN began in the 1950s, when automakers started stamping identification numbers on automobiles and key automotive parts. However, standardization did not come until 1981, when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized the current 17-digit VIN.