VIN stands for Vehicle Identification Number, and it is a unique 17-digit number used by the automotive industry to help identify individual motor vehicles & their configuration. It’s a universal number that is used by all global automotive manufacturers, like Ford, Fiat, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Hyundai, Volvo, Toyota, Chevrolet, Nissan, Jeep, Honda, Mitsubishi and many more. Usually, you will find the VIN of a vehicle in at least one of the following locations:

• Door frame of the front driverside door
• Dash near the windshield
• Engine (front of engine)
• Car’s firewall
• Left-hand inner wheel arch
• Steering wheel or steering column
• Radiator support bracket
• Car’s title, or other documentation
• Trunk Lid

A VIN check is a very important step before buying a used car. Often, thieves replace the VIN of a stolen car with a similar & legally registered vehicle. So, a free VIN check can save you from buying a problem car. A VIN check can also let you independently verify the year, model, color etc, and check to see if the seller is being honest.

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