Twelve-year-old over-achiever Layne finds her orderly life thrown into a tailspin when she discovers a sophisticated talking car named "VIN" hidden in an abandoned shed.

Layne and Zora race against time to find the money to replace VIN’s control unit before his memory is lost forever.

Despite having just uncovered a big secret, Layne attempts to stay focused on her school campaign event.

When Layne’s entire locker goes missing, she, Zora and VIN go on a road trip to search for it. Mel goes overboard while trying to repay his “life debt” to Cody.

Layne misses VIN when her parents block her from spending time with him, and she’s distracted as the school election day nears.

To keep VIN safe, Layne and Zora hide him in the woods; VIN grapples with the realization that he might be a burden to Layne.

Layne must make the biggest decision of her life when both VIN and her parents are endangered.