How to check vehicle information by VIN code?
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To check vehicle information by VIN code, follow these steps: 1. Log in to a VIN query website; 2. Click the VIN button above the search box, enter the chassis number and click the search button; 3. The basic information of the chassis number will be parsed; 4. If you want to check parts information, EPC diagrams, maintenance information, etc., you can click the bottom button to continue the query. The VIN code is usually located in the lower left corner of the front windshield, or in more visible positions such as the hinge pillar, lock pillar, or edge of the driver's door. Vehicle VIN information includes: 1. The first part: manufacturer, brand, and type (partial code); 2. The second part: VDS vehicle description section (digits 4 to 9); 3. The third part: VIS vehicle indicator section (digits 10 to 17).
When I buy used cars, I always check the VIN to avoid scams. The VIN is like a car's ID card—it reveals accident history, maintenance records, even recalls. The most reliable method is checking registration info for free on the national DMV website, or buying reports from paid platforms like Carfax—just enter the 17-digit code. Free options like certain apps or websites offer limited functionality, but data may be incomplete. I can do this at home: first locate the VIN on the windshield or door frame, photograph or jot it down, then search online for professional lookup tools. This trick once helped me spot a severely wrecked car, saving me a lot of money. Always choose official or reputable services to protect privacy and avoid fraud.
