You’ve seen it on your registration papers, you’ve seen it on your insurance documents, and you’ve seen it on your title—but what does 2FMZU62E02ZB78590 mean? The short answer is—it’s your Vehicle Identification Number or “VIN.”
A VIN number is a 17-character alphanumeric identifier or a manufacturer’s serial number. Each character in the VIN number has a significant meaning. Together, they create a number that tells everything about the vehicle and its unique history.
Where to Find Your Vin Number
Other Common locations of the vehicle identification number vary and some may be as follows:
- Firewall of the vehicle
- Left hand inner wheel arch
- Steering column
- Radiator Support Bracket
- Dash by windshield
- Drivers door or post or passenger side
- Guarantee & Maintenance Book *Vehicle documents
- Machined Pad on front of engine
- Component parts as listed above -eg- engine,frame, etc.
- Also check your car insurance card!
Later model years - most common area's of VIN:
- Left instrumentation/dash plate by window
- Drivers door or post
- Firewall
Shopping Tip:
To check used vehicles while you shop, be sure to ask the dealer/seller for the VIN.
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