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VIN Decoder
Enter any 17-character VIN (post-1981 vehicles) to decode make, model, year, engine, body style, and more using official NHTSA data. Completely free.
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What is a VIN?
A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique 17-character code assigned to every motor vehicle manufactured after 1981. It encodes information about the manufacturer, vehicle type, engine, model year, and the plant where it was built. Pre-1981 vehicles used shorter, non-standardized VINs that vary by manufacturer.
Where to find your VIN
The VIN is usually found on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), inside the driver's door jamb, on the vehicle's title and registration, and on insurance documents. On older collector cars, it may also be stamped on the engine block or frame.
About this tool
This decoder uses the NHTSA vPIC (Vehicle Product Information Catalog) API, which is the official U.S. government database of vehicle specifications. The data comes directly from manufacturer submissions to NHTSA and is generally accurate, though some fields may be incomplete for certain models.