How to Check the Manufacturing Date of a New Car Using the VIN?

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McHannah
07/29/25 7:03am
Methods for checking the manufacturing date of a new car using the VIN: The VIN is a combination of 17 letters and numbers arranged in a specific sequence. The 10th character of the VIN indicates the vehicle's production year. However, the specific production month cannot be determined. The production year may be represented by a number or a letter. For example, if the 10th character is '1', it means the car was manufactured in 2001. If it's the letter 'A', it indicates the car was made in 2010. The first character of the VIN identifies the country or region of origin, the second character denotes the vehicle's manufacturer, the next three characters are consistent across all manufacturers, the 9th character is always a check digit, the 10th character is the model year code, the 11th character is the plant code, and the last six characters represent the production sequence number.
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Briella
08/12/25 11:30pm
I often help my neighbors check new car information. The simplest way to check the manufacturing date is by looking at the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), which is usually engraved on the lower left corner of the windshield or on the driver's door frame. The 10th character in this 17-digit code represents the year code—for example, Y stands for 2025, and W stands for 2024. You can search online for a VIN decoding table to find the specific corresponding year. The actual manufacturing date might be a few weeks later than the model year, but it's generally accurate. New cars come with a factory nameplate or a sticker on the delivery documents, which can more precisely show the month and day. Some mobile apps can directly scan the code to read all the information, including details like the date and factory location. Just make sure the lighting is good and carefully transcribe the details to avoid mistakes.
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JoyLee
10/04/25 5:18am
As someone who deals with vehicles year-round, I've found that the most straightforward way to check a new car's production date is through the year code in the VIN, specifically the 10th character (a letter or digit). Taking a 2024 model as an example, 'W' stands for 2024, while 'S' represents 2023, and so on—you'll need to refer to a standard decoding chart or use a free VIN lookup website by entering the full VIN to display the date. When you first pick up a new car, relevant documents like the Certificate of Conformity or user manual clearly print the manufacturing month and year. If the VIN interpretation is unclear, don’t rely solely on the year code; it’s best to cross-check with the production records provided by the dealer to avoid misidentifying model year differences. As a last resort, many auto repair shops offer free VIN lookup services.
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