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Video: How to Find Your Vehicle Identification Number

By Kelsey Mays

April 6, 2016

CARS.COM — A vehicle identification number is a 17-digit combination of numbers and letters unique to your car. How do you find your car’s VIN? Watch the video for more.  

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