how do you read vin numbers
To read a VIN windshield sticker more easily, view the VIN plate from the outside the vehicle, looking through the front windshield. Note that the letters I (i), O (o), or Q (q) are never used, to avoid confusion with the numerals 1 and 0.
1 Look on the dash at the base of the windshield on the driver's side for a small plaque. 2  Look for a sticker on the driver's door.  A VIN may also be found in the front of the engine block, easily visible once you open the hood.