How to Check the Manufacturing Date of a Vehicle?

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Methods to check the manufacturing date of a vehicle include: 1. Check the vehicle identification number (VIN); 2. Check the vehicle's nameplate; 3. Review the manual and related certificates; 4. Look at the trademark on the windshield; 5. Check below the B-pillar on the passenger side. The significance of knowing the vehicle's manufacturing date is: 1. It helps in identifying vehicles for recall in case of safety-related quality issues; 2. It's used for depreciation valuation when purchasing auto damage insurance; 3. For used car valuation, different model years of the same vehicle may have different configurations and prices; 4. It determines the vehicle's model year, which affects the configuration and part numbers; 5. When buying a new car, it helps in determining if the vehicle is from old inventory.