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Locate and Decode Your Vehicle's VIN

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You can locate and decode your vehicle's identification number (VIN) in a variety of places.

Where to Locate Your VIN

On Your Vehicle

On the dashboard, just below the windshield (driver's side)
On the driver's side doorpost (where the door latches)
On the driver's side door (below the latch mechanism)

On Documents

Insurance Declarations Page
Insurance ID Card
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle Title

How to Decode Your VIN

A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a set of unique digits that relate to specific information about your vehicle (1981 or newer). Here's what each digit stands for:

1	B	3	C	D	2	4	E	5	T	G	6	7	8	9	8	7
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17


1	Country of Origin: 1 or 4 (USA) 2 (Canada) 3 (Mexico) J (Japan) K (Korea) S (England) W (Germany) Z (Italy)

2	Manufacturer: A (Audi) B (BMW) 4 (Buick) 6 (Cadillac) 1 (Chevrolet) C (Chrysler) B (Dodge) F (Ford) 7 (GM Canada) G (General Motors) H (Honda) A (Jaguar) L (Lincoln) D (Mercedes Benz) M (Mercury) N (Nissan) 3 (Oldsmobile) 2 or 5 (Pontiac) P (Plymouth) 8 (Saturn) T (Toyota) V (Volvo)

3	Vehicle Type: (e.g., Convertible, Special Edition, etc.)

4-8	Vehicle Information: (e.g., Engine size, cylinders, carburetion, fuel type, wheel drive, tonnage, etc.)

9	VIN Accuracy Check Digit This digit is assigned using a formula. The formula provides a way to verify the accuracy of the VIN description.

10	Model Year: J (1998) K (1999) L (1990 M (1991) N (1992) P (1993) R (1994) S (1995 T (1996) V (1997) W (1998) X (1999) Y (2000) 1 (2001) 2 (2002) 3 (2003) 4 (2004) 5 (2005)

11	Assembly Plant

12-17	Unique Serial Number for Vehicle

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