Even American car brands build vehicles all over the world. Checking a car’s VIN is an easy way to find out where it was made, its safety features, and its history. A vehicle identification number, or ...

The VIN may be found in multiple locations on the vehicle, including the driver’s side dashboard, the driver’s side lower door jamb, the engine block, and the front of the vehicle’s frame. While the ...

These articles are brought to you in association with Pocket-lint and our partners. Before the 1950s, individual car manufacturers used to have their own systems for the identification of vehicles.

The vehicle identification number (VIN) applied to all cars (and their window stickers) can reveal key details—including where the vehicle was made. Knowing where a car was assembled can be relevant ...