How to Check the Manufacturing Year from the VIN?
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From the 10th digit of the VIN, you can check the manufacturing year. The locations of a car's VIN include: 1. The vehicle model plate; 2. The left side of the dashboard; 3. Inside the engine compartment; 4. The vehicle registration certificate; 5. The lower left corner of the windshield. The VIN consists of 17 letters or numbers, which can identify the car's manufacturer, engine, chassis number, and other performance data. The meanings of the VIN digits are: 1. The 1st digit represents the geographical region; 2. The 2nd digit is the manufacturer code; 3. The 3rd digit is the vehicle type code; 4. Digits 4 to 8 indicate vehicle characteristics; 5. The 9th digit is the check digit; 6. The 10th digit is the model year; 7. The 11th digit is the assembly plant; 8. Digits 12 to 17 are the serial number.