You can locate and decode your vehicle's identification number (VIN) in a variety of places. Get an Austin Auto Insurance quote today, just call 512-518-6292.
Where to Locate Your VIN
On Your Vehicle
- On the dashboard, just below the windshield (driver's side)
- On the driver's side doorpost (where the door latches)
- On the driver's side door (below the latch mechanism)
On Documents
- Insurance Declarations Page
- Insurance ID Card
- Vehicle Registration
- Vehicle Title
How to Decode Your VIN
A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a set of unique digits that relate to specific information about your vehicle (1981 or newer). Here's what each digit stands for:
| 1 | B | 3 | C | D | 2 | 4 | E | 5 | T | G | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
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| 1 | Country of Origin: - 1 or 4 (USA)
- 2 (Canada)
- 3 (Mexico)
- J (Japan)
- K (Korea)
- S (England)
- W (Germany)
- Z (Italy)
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| 2 | Manufacturer: - A (Audi)
- B (BMW)
- 4 (Buick)
- 6 (Cadillac)
- 1 (Chevrolet)
- C (Chrysler)
- B (Dodge)
- F (Ford)
- 7 (GM Canada)
- G (General Motors)
- H (Honda)
- A (Jaguar)
- L (Lincoln)
- D (Mercedes Benz)
- M (Mercury)
- N (Nissan)
- 3 (Oldsmobile)
- 2 or 5 (Pontiac)
- P (Plymouth)
- 8 (Saturn)
- T (Toyota)
- V (Volvo)
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| 3 | Vehicle Type:
(e.g., Convertible, Special Edition, etc.) |
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| 4-8 | Vehicle Information:
(e.g., Engine size, cylinders, carburetion, fuel type, wheel drive, tonnage, etc.) |
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| 9 | VIN Accuracy Check Digit
This digit is assigned using a formula. The formula provides a way to verify the accuracy of the VIN description. |
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| 10 | Model Year: - J (1998)
- K (1999)
- L (1990
- M (1991)
- N (1992)
- P (1993)
- R (1994)
- S (1995
- T (1996)
- V (1997)
- W (1998)
- X (1999)
- Y (2000)
- 1 (2001)
- 2 (2002)
- 3 (2003)
- 4 (2004)
- 5 (2005)
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| 11 | Assembly Plant |
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| 12-17 | Unique Serial Number for Vehicle |
(Source: Progressive)