VIN Guide: What is it and where can I find it?

The VIN, or Vehicle Identification Number, is a unique number stamped on every car that comes off the assembly line. It’s a sort of “fingerprint” for your vehicle: a statement of its identity and a testament to its origin. But what exactly is a VIN, and where can you find it? Let’s understand it in detail.

What is a VIN?

VIN-code is a block of 17 symbols containing information about the manufacturer, car model, body type, engine, place, and year of manufacture. Each code is unique and never repeated, providing unprecedented protection against counterfeiting.

1. No one can claim a vehicle without a VIN.
2. A VIN can help you verify a car’s history and ensure you get what you expect.

Where to look for the VIN?

The VIN is usually located in a few fixed places on the car, and the location depends on the make and model of the vehicle.

1. This is the most common location under the windshield on the driver’s side. Look down at the dashboard on the driver’s side – the code is usually printed on a metal die.
2. Door frame: you can find the VIN on a sticker or metal plaque by opening the driver’s side door.
3. Hood or trunk: some manufacturers place the VIN under the hood or on the trunk latch.

Conclusion

The great Dostoevsky said, “As we know, where there is a necessity, there is a virtue,” which also applies to the VIN code. The importance of checking the VIN cannot be underestimated, and it is a mandatory procedure when buying a car.