The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on a car is usually found in these common locations:
- On the driver’s side dashboard, visible through the windshield at the corner where the dashboard meets the windshield.
- On the driver's side door jamb or the inside edge of the driver's door.
- Stamped on the engine's firewall.
- On vehicle documentation such as the registration, insurance card, title, or owner's manual.
These locations are standard for most vehicles and the VIN is a unique 17-character code that identifies your car specifically. Taking a photo or writing it down is useful as the VIN is often hard to remember.