Are the vehicle manufacturing date and the factory release date the same?

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Vehicle manufacturing date and factory release date are not the same. The following is additional information: Methods to check a car's production date: Check the nameplate in the engine compartment; Look at the small nameplate around the door seam; Check the VIN number under the windshield; Refer to the car's manual. The significance of a car's production date: It is used for depreciation valuation when purchasing car damage insurance; When buying a new car, it helps determine if the vehicle is from inventory; In case of safety-related quality issues requiring manufacturer recalls, the production date is used to identify affected vehicles; The production date determines the car's model year, which affects its configuration and the part numbers of installed components.