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How to find your VIN

Your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-character code found in four reliable places: the lower driver's-side dashboard (read it through the windshield from outside the car), the driver's door jamb sticker, your vehicle registration or title, and your auto insurance card. It uses letters and numbers but never the letters I, O, or Q. The VIN encodes your car's exact trim, engine, and build — which is why it's the fastest way to get the right part the first time.

Where is my VIN? (4 places to look)

  1. Driver's-side dashboard, through the windshield

    Stand outside the car on the driver's side and look at the lower corner where the dash meets the glass. You'll see the 17-character VIN on a small metal plate. This is the most common location.

  2. Driver's door jamb sticker

    Open the driver's door and check the jamb (or the edge of the door). A white label lists the VIN alongside tire pressure and weight ratings.

  3. Vehicle registration & title

    Your state registration card and the vehicle's title both print the VIN — handy when you're not near the car.

  4. Auto insurance card

    Your insurance ID card and policy documents show the VIN of the covered vehicle.

How many digits is a VIN?

A modern VIN is exactly 17 characters — a mix of letters and numbers. To avoid confusion with the numbers 1 and 0, VINs never use the letters I, O, or Q. If your count is off or you see those letters, double-check the reading.

Why do we need your VIN to order parts?

Year, make, and model alone often aren't enough — a single model can have several trims, engines, and drivetrain options that each take a different part. Your VIN decodes those exact build details, so a specialist can confirm the precise part that fits your car. That's why Perfect Fit Auto Parts asks for your VIN, verifies fitment, and texts you a photo of the actual part before you pay. Learn more about why your VIN is the fastest way to order parts.

Don't have your VIN handy?

No problem — call us with your year, make, model, and trim and we'll help identify the right part, then confirm it once you locate the VIN. Call +1 (737) 205-2903 or submit a part request.

Have your VIN? Let's find your part.

We'll verify the exact fit for your vehicle and text you a photo before you pay.

Call +1 (737) 205-2903