VIN Decoder
Get detailed information about car specifications based on its unique 17-digit identifier
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What is VIN Decoder?
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character code assigned to each vehicle. It contains information about the manufacturer, model, year of manufacture, country of production and other characteristics.
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Basic VIN decoding is completely free
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Data from official NHTSA database
VIN Code Structure
VIN code consists of three main parts:
Example VIN: 1HGCM82633A004352
- WMI (symbols 1-3) — World Manufacturer Identifier. Indicates the country and manufacturer.
- VDS (symbols 4-9) — Vehicle Descriptor Section. Describes car characteristics: body type, engine, etc.
- VIS (symbols 10-17) — Vehicle Identifier Section. Year of manufacture, plant and serial number.
Where to find VIN?
- On the plate under the windshield on the driver side
- On the driver door pillar
- In the vehicle registration certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character identifier that contains information about the manufacturer, model, year of manufacture and other specifications. It is used for vehicle identification worldwide.
VIN check allows you to find out the car history: whether it was in an accident, whether there are legal restrictions, how many owners it had, etc. This helps avoid fraud when buying a used car.
There are free services that provide basic VIN information, such as country of manufacture and model. For detailed reports (accident history, mileage) usually requires a paid subscription.