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VIN decoder
Enter a 17-character VIN and get the make, model, year, fuel type and more back instantly. No account needed.
What a VIN tells you
A VIN is not just a serial number. Each character encodes something specific: the first three identify the manufacturer, characters four to nine describe the vehicle type and act as a check, and the final eight characters pin down the model year, plant and production sequence.
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