Free VIN decoder
Enter any VIN to see the vehicle's year, make, model, engine size, engine code, drivetrain and transmission — and the used engines and transmissions that match it.
Vehicle data from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) vPIC database.
Where to find your VIN
- DashboardLook through the windshield at the lower driver-side corner of the dash.
- Driver door jambOn the sticker where the door latches, next to tire pressure info.
- Registration & insurance cardPrinted on both — the easiest place to copy it from.
- Title or loan paperworkAlways listed on the vehicle title.
How to read a VIN
A VIN is 17 characters — never the letters I, O or Q. For most U.S. cars and trucks, the 8th character is the engine code, and the 10th is the model year.
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Engine code: character 8 of your VIN should be X for this unit.