How To Quickly Decode Your VIN

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What 17 Numbers Can Tell You About Your Car


A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit string of numbers that the manufacturer assigns to an individual vehicle. The VIN can reveal a number of things about a car, including its airbag type, country of origin, engine size, model year and trim level. Typically, the VIN is stamped into a plate that's mounted on the dashboard near the windshield or on the driver-side door jamb. It's also stamped on the engine's firewall.

The article "Making Sense of Your VIN" explains what each element of the VIN represents, but if you want to get a free, quick, personalized VIN ... Back to article

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