{"id":12070,"date":"2020-07-14T00:56:31","date_gmt":"2020-07-14T07:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=12070"},"modified":"2024-11-13T08:43:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T16:43:44","slug":"where-is-the-vin-number-on-a-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-vin-number-on-a-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Where is the VIN Number on a Car?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column12070_4010a8-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12070_4010a8-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12070_4010a8-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12070_4010a8-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12070_4010a8-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12070_4010a8-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12070_4010a8-b6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12070_4010a8-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12070_4010a8-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12070_4010a8-b6 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-bf9f02  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-c69744\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12070_bbfa0e-6a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12070_bbfa0e-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12070_bbfa0e-6a\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12070_bbfa0e-6a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12070_bbfa0e-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12070_bbfa0e-6a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12070_bbfa0e-6a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12070_bbfa0e-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12070_bbfa0e-6a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading12070_bbfa0e-6a summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12070_bbfa0e-6a\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The vehicle identification number or VIN is a unique 17-digit code that allows you to look up your vehicle&rsquo;s history, find compatible parts, and check if your car is affected by a manufacturer or safety recall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some possible places to find your VIN number include the driver&rsquo;s side dashboard or doorjamb, on a sticker in the engine bay, or on the driver&rsquo;s side quarter panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The current VIN format is composed of four groups of characters: World Manufacturers Identifier (WMI), Vehicle Description Section (VDS), Check Digit, and Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS). The breakdown for each character on your VIN number can be found at the end of this article.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The vehicle identification number or VIN is a 17-digit code that is unique for every motor vehicle. It allows you to look up your vehicle&rsquo;s history, find compatible parts, and check if your car is affected by a manufacturer or safety recall. Thus, the VIN no. of your car is vital to you as its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Automakers and vehicle registration companies also store VIN numbers in their databases, allowing them to identify vehicles quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Vehicle-Indentification-02-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"where to find VIN number\" class=\"wp-image-12270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Vehicle-Indentification-02-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Vehicle-Indentification-02-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Vehicle-Indentification-02-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Vehicle-Indentification-02.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can find your VIN in several key areas of your car.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Find Your VIN Number<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re wondering where to find your vehicle&rsquo;s VIN number, here are some of the common locations where you may find it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driver&rsquo;s Side Dashboard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can usually locate the VIN number by looking through the windshield of your car. Look for a spot near the bottom corner of the windshield, on the driver&rsquo;s side. You should notice a small plate with numbers and letters through the glass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the VIN plate&mdash;the characters should be around a quarter of an inch big. It will have the VIN no. of your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driver&rsquo;s Side Doorjamb<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another key location where you can find the VIN is on the driver&rsquo;s side door jamb&mdash;specifically, on the inner wall of the B-pillar. Instead of a slim metal plate, the VIN number will be on a sticker that contains other important information about the car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may contain the vehicle manufacturer&rsquo;s name, manufacturing date, various weights and codes, tire and rim sizes, and the VIN barcode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Under the Hood<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also find your car&rsquo;s VIN number by popping the hood. There are a number of areas in the engine bay where you can find the VIN sticker. Sometimes, it&rsquo;s located in front of the engine block, on top of the radiator. Other cars have it on the firewall on the driver&rsquo;s side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It should be on a silver, white, or black sticker, depending on the car&rsquo;s manufacturer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driver&rsquo;s Side Quarter Panel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an older car, perhaps something from the &lsquo;60s or &lsquo;70s, you may find the VIN plate riveted on the driver&rsquo;s side quarter panel. The VIN no. of the car is going to be there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vehicle&rsquo;s Title Records<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also find the VIN number on the vehicle&rsquo;s title records or Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) registration card. The DMV stores all VIN numbers of active vehicles in their database to record the car&rsquo;s history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you recently bought a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/top-used-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"used car\">used car<\/a>, you can run the VIN for a free history report through the DMV&rsquo;s database. You should get the results in under 30 seconds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vehicle&rsquo;s Insurance Card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also find the VIN number on your vehicle&rsquo;s insurance card and insurance policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/checking-car-history-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"checking car history\" class=\"wp-image-15322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/checking-car-history-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/checking-car-history-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/checking-car-history-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/checking-car-history-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/checking-car-history-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/checking-car-history.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can check safety recalls and car history reports using your VIN.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a VIN Number?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A VIN number is like your vehicle&rsquo;s fingerprint. It is a unique combination of 17 capital letters and numbers that is used to identify your car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can type the VIN number into the NHTSA.gov website to access your car&rsquo;s safety information, part specifications, and more. You can also use a free vehicle identification number lookup to obtain pertinent vehicle information as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1981, the government required manufacturers to utilize a VIN number that followed the 17-character code format. VIN numbers were neither standardized nor mandatory before then. Keep this in mind if your car is older than that year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Read a VIN Number<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The current VIN format  is comprised of four groups of characters: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>World Manufacturers Identifier (WMI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle Description Section (VDS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check Digit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each group consists of three or more characters&mdash;all except the check digit, which only consists of one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once decoded, the VIN will provide you with a range of pertinent information about your vehicle, such as its country of origin, the factory where it was built, the production year, and a distinct serial number. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The VIN label or plate may include a unique barcode under the actual VIN, which is sometimes preceded by letters I and O.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VIN Number Breakdown: What Each Character Means<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;ve been wondering what the VIN&rsquo;s numbers and letters mean, here&rsquo;s a quick guide to what these characters stand for: <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Vehicle-Indentification-Guide-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"Vehicle Indentification Guide\" class=\"wp-image-15367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Vehicle-Indentification-Guide-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Vehicle-Indentification-Guide-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Vehicle-Indentification-Guide-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Vehicle-Indentification-Guide-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Vehicle-Indentification-Guide.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>VIN provides you with important information about your vehicle&rsquo;s origin, production year, serial number, etc.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">*<strong>1ST CHARACTER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Letter\/Number<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Country of Origin<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Most numbers<\/td><td>North America<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Brazil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>V<\/td><td>France or Spain<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>J<\/td><td>Japan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>S<\/td><td>United Kingdom<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">*<strong>2ND CHARACTER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Letter\/Number<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Audi, Alfa Romeo, or Jaguar Land Rover<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>Dodge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C<\/td><td>Chrysler<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D<\/td><td>Daihatsu or Mercedes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>F<\/td><td>Ford<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>N<\/td><td>Infiniti or Nissan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>T<\/td><td>Toyota or Lexus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>V<\/td><td>Volkswagen or Volvo<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>OTHER CHARACTERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td>3rd-8th Characters<\/td><td>-These vary depending on the automaker.<br>-Describes various items, such as the braking system, restraint system, and body type.<br>-All domestic manufacturers reserve the eight character for the engine.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9th Character<\/td><td>This refers to the Check Digit, which was developed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) according to Einstein&rsquo;s Theory of the Check Digit.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10th Character<\/td><td>This refers to the year the vehicle was manufactured.<br>It starts with &ldquo;B&rdquo; up to &ldquo;Y&rdquo; for 2000. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11th Character<\/td><td>This refers to the assembly plant for the vehicle. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12th-17th Characters<\/td><td>This refers to the six-digit chassis serial number specific to the vehicle.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>*Some examples. Other possible characters not listed.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>The vehicle identification number or VIN is a 17-digit code that is unique for every motor vehicle. It allows you&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-vin-number-on-a-car\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":12363,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[52,3743],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[2607],"class_list":{"0":"post-12070","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-diy","8":"category-maintenance","9":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Where is the VIN Number on a Car? - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Did you know that you can verify information about a car by looking up its VIN? 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