How to Decode the VIN That string of 17 letters and characters can be broken down into several zones representing different types of information.

Decode your vehicle identification number (VIN) to get detailed information about your car. Find out the make, model, year, and more with our VIN decoder tool.

The Conversation U.S., CC BY-SA Vehicle identification number locations vary but are generally found in one of four places. The Conversation U.S., CC BY-SA Where’s your VIN and what’s it for?