VIN decoder
This free tool decodes a vehicle's 17-character VIN and shows the make, model, model year, body class, engine and country of manufacture. Enter a VIN — the data comes from the official NHTSA database. It helps you check a car's specs before you buy.
How it works
A VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character code for each vehicle. The tool sends the code to the open database of the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and shows the technical data it returns. The result is cached on the server. VINs never use the letters I, O or Q.
Example
Enter the VIN 1HGCM82633A004352 and the tool returns 'Honda Accord, 2003'. You can find your car's VIN on the windshield or in its documents.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the VIN?
Under the windshield, on the driver's door, or in the vehicle papers.
Does it work for every car?
Mainly for cars in the NHTSA database; some fields may be empty.
Does it show accident history?
No — only specs; history comes from separate services.
Is the tool free?
Yes — completely free.