Enter a 17-character VIN to instantly look up a car's year, make, model, trim, engine and specs — straight from the official NHTSA database. Free, no signup.
Got the specs — now sell the car.
Turn these details into a ready-to-post listing in seconds.
Free · no signup · data from the official NHTSA vPIC database
A VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is the unique 17-character code stamped on every car. A VIN decoder reads that code and tells you exactly what the vehicle is. This tool uses the official NHTSA vPIC database — the same source used across the auto industry — so the results are accurate and completely free.
A VIN decode covers the vehicle's specifications. It does not include ownership records or accident history — for that you'd need a paid history report.
Look on the driver's-side dashboard through the windshield, on the sticker inside the driver's door jamb, or on your registration and insurance documents. It's always 17 characters (no letters I, O, or Q).
Once you know the exact specs, two free tools take you the rest of the way: the car listing description generator turns these details into ready-to-post copy, and the car listing video maker turns your photos into a video that gets far more inquiries. Not sure where to post? See where to sell a car online.
Yes — completely free, no signup. It uses the public NHTSA vPIC database to decode your VIN instantly.
The year, make, model, trim, engine, fuel type, drivetrain, body style, doors and plant. It does not include ownership or accident history.
On the driver's-side dashboard (through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration and insurance documents.
Yes — it gives you the exact specs for an accurate listing. From here you can auto-fill a description and make a listing video.