Question 1

What is a VIN?

Accepted Answer

A VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character code assigned to every motor vehicle when it's manufactured. It contains information about the vehicle's manufacturer, specifications, and features.

Question 2

How do I find my VIN?

Accepted Answer

Your VIN can be found in several locations: on the driver's side dashboard visible through the windshield, on the driver's side door jamb sticker, on your vehicle registration, insurance card, or title documents.

Question 3

Is this VIN lookup service free?

Accepted Answer

Yes! VIN Lookup USA is completely free. No registration, payment, or subscription required. We support the service through non-intrusive advertising.

Question 4

Where does the vehicle information come from?

Accepted Answer

All data is sourced directly from NHTSA's vPIC (Vehicle Product Information Catalog) API - the official database maintained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. We don't create or modify the data, just present it clearly.

Question 5

What information can I get from a VIN lookup?

Accepted Answer

You can get comprehensive vehicle information including: make, model, year, body class, engine specifications (cylinders, displacement), fuel type, transmission type, drive type, manufacturing location, safety features, and more.

Question 6

Does this work for motorcycles too?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our VIN decoder works for all types of vehicles registered in the United States, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other motor vehicles.

Question 7

Do you store my search history?

Accepted Answer

We only save your last 5 searches locally on your device (using cookies) for your convenience. We do not store search history on our servers. See our privacy policy for more details.

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