Locate the VIN on the vehicle dashboard near the windshield on the driver’s side
Check the driver’s side door jamb or door frame
Look at the vehicle title or registration documents
Review the insurance card or policy documents
Check the owner’s manual
Inspect the engine bay or firewall
Compare the VIN on the vehicle with the VIN on all documents
Verify that the VIN has 17 characters
Check for any signs of tampering or mismatched characters
Use the VIN to confirm the vehicle history through a trusted source