How to Check a Car's Model Year?

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Methods to check a car's model year include: 1. Inspect the nameplate in the engine compartment; 2. Check the small nameplate around the door seam; 3. Examine the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) located under the windshield; 4. Refer to the car's manual. The significance of knowing a car's model year lies in: 1. The purchase of auto damage insurance requires depreciation valuation based on the manufacturing date; 2. When buying a new car, the production date helps determine if it's a stock vehicle; 3. In case of safety-related quality issues necessitating a manufacturer recall, the production date identifies affected vehicles; 4. The manufacturing date determines the car's model year variant, where different model years may have varying configurations and corresponding part numbers.