(Optional) Please include one clear, close-up photo of the vehicle identification number (VIN) plate—this is the unique 17-character code stamped on the dashboard (viewable through the windshield), driver-side door jamb, or vehicle title and is used to verify the car’s identity and history—and up to three additional photos showing the exact locations of any collision damage, taken from angles that clearly capture the damaged panels and surrounding reference points; these images help assess impact areas and repair needs, so ensure good lighting, focus, and avoid obstructing the VIN or damage with hands or tools.