How to Check a Car's VIN Number?

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DiXavier
07/25/25 1:25pm
Car's VIN number is generally located at the lower left corner of the front windshield, or on the driver's side door hinge pillar, door lock pillar, or door edge, all of which are relatively visible locations. It can also be found in the engine compartment. If it is not found in these places, it might be fixed on the inner side of the door near the driver's seat. The VIN, short for Vehicle Identification Number, is a unique set of numbers used on a car to identify the manufacturer, engine, chassis number, and other specifications. To avoid confusion with the numbers 1, 0, and 9, the letters "I", "O", and "Q" are not used. The 10th digit, representing the model year, does not use "I", "O", "Q", "U", "Z", or "0".
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