Where Is the VIN Number on a Car?

What is a VIN number? Your Land Rover car’s VIN number is a series of letters and numbers that contain your make and model’s specific information. Where can you find the VIN number on your car? There are a few different places you can find this number, and Land Rover Richfield will show you what those places are. We’ll also show you everything else you need to know about the VIN number and why it’s important!

For all of your general vehicle service needs and car ownership questions near Minneapolis, trust the professionals at Land Rover Richfield. 

Where to Find Your Car’s VIN Number

So, where do you actually find that VIN number on your car? There are a few different ways to locate the VIN number: 

• Corner Dashboard: Check the corner dashboard where the driver’s side door and the windshield connect. The VIN should be on a sticker there. 

• Driver’s Side Door: You can also check the driver’s side door by opening the door and seeing if the VIN is on a sticker on the floor where the door latches shut. 

• Owner’s Manual: Open your owner’s manual, and go to the VIN-related section.

What Is a VIN Number? 

Now that you know how to find your car’s VIN number, you’re probably still wondering what this number even is. VIN stands for “Vehicle Identification Number”, and it serves as a unique number for your vehicle. Like people have unique fingerprints, every car has a unique VIN. So, you might see your Land Rover model being driven around St. Paul, maybe even with the same color. But, no other Land Rover model will have your model’s VIN number. 

VIN numbers have all of the specific information about your make and model, including registration information, warranty information, theft claims, insurance coverage, and any recall information. General information your VIN would detail includes the car’s specifications, features, and manufacturer. 

How to Read Your Car’s VIN Number 

Your car’s VIN number should be a combination of 17 letters and numbers, with no spaces in between them, and all in one sequence.

Here’s an example of what a VIN should look like:

VIN Number Example

• 1G1YZ23J9P5803427 

What do all of these letters and numbers mean? Each character has significance in detailing your specific vehicle’s information: 

• Character 1: Country 
• Character 2: Manufacturer 
• Character 3: Vehicle Type 
• Character 4: Body Type 
• Character 5: Engine 
• Character 6: Series 
• Character 7: Restraint 
• Character 8: Model
• Character 9: Check Digit 
• Character 10: Model Year 
• Character 11: Plant 
• Last Six Characters: Car’s Serial Number

What is the VIN number for your car? If you have any trouble finding your car’s VIN or any other questions about your car in general, reach out to the service team at Land Rover Richfield online or by visiting us near Edina.

Find Your Car’s VIN Number With Land Rover Richfield

Contact us to learn more about your car’s unique VIN number. For other helpful service tips and information, visit our website. Otherwise, visit our dealership in person in Richfield for all of your service and ownership needs!