How to Check for a Valid Car VIN Number
For checking the validity of the VIN number following steps should be followed:
Find the VIN number
One way of getting the correct VIN number is by looking at the right places.
Ensure you have got the VIN right from the following places: the car manual, driver's door jamb, windshield, or the car dashboard.
If you are still not certain of the validity of the VIN you can then try the next step.
Decode the VIN offline
The VIN has a unique structure, for example, a VIN with 16 digits is likely going to be wrong because the VIN should be a 17-digit alphanumeric code.
In the recent past, we have provided an article explaining how you can check the validity of your VIN by decoding the VIN offline. Check to see if the VIN is structured correctly.
Use the VIN lookup tool
This is one of the most accurate ways of checking if a VIN number is correct or not. The Detailed Vehicle History VIN lookup tool will let you know if you have entered an incorrect VIN or not. Here is how you can run a VIN check.
Use the Detailed Vehicle History (DVH) application
With this, you can check the validity of any VIN number.
When released, simply download the application, as it offers you a way to access vehicle information for free.
You can get the following information for free: trim, make, model and year.
Detailed Vehicle History is a leading provider of vehicle history reports, providing 100% accurate and up-to-date information regarding any used vehicle.