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VIN lookup: where was this vehicle assembled?
For the car loan interest deduction, the vehicle must have had final assembly in the United States. Enter a VIN to see the plant of manufacture from the free NHTSA vPIC database.
What the lookup shows
- Plant city, state and country from NHTSA. Not every VIN has plant data.
- Year, make, model and body type, so you can check it is a car, minivan, van, SUV, pickup or motorcycle.
- Weight rating (GVWR). Vehicles must be under 14,000 pounds.
Common questions
Is the VIN plant the same as final assembly?
The IRS says you may rely on the plant of manufacture shown in the VIN to decide whether final assembly happened in the United States. You may also rely on the final assembly point on the vehicle label (window sticker).
Where is the VIN?
On the lower driver side of the windshield, on the driver door jamb, and on your registration, title, insurance card and loan papers.
Does a U.S. plant mean I can take the deduction?
Not on its own. The vehicle also has to be new, bought with a qualifying loan after 2024, for personal use, under 14,000 pounds, and income limits apply. Use our car loan checker to see all the rules.
Is my VIN saved?
No. The lookup goes straight from your browser to NHTSA. TaxBreakChecker does not see or store it.