The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on a car can be found in several common locations:

• On the dashboard, near the windshield on the driver's side, visible from outside the car looking in through the windshield

• Inside the driver's side door or door jamb, usually on a sticker or plate near the door latch or along the doorpost

• Stamped on the car's chassis, often in the engine bay or beneath plastic trim around the driver or passenger door opening

• On the front of the engine block, visible by opening the hood

• Near the container for windshield washer fluid on the car frame

• Above the rear tire in the wheel well

• Underneath the spare tire

• Also, the VIN is typically listed in the vehicle's registration documents, insurance card, title, and owner's manual

The VIN is a 17-character code unique to each vehicle that provides information about the manufacturer, model, year, and place of assembly

. In summary, the easiest places to look for the VIN are the driver's side dashboard near the windshield and inside the driver's door jamb. If not found there, check the engine bay, chassis, or vehicle documents.