How to Check the Vehicle Identification Number?
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The methods to check the vehicle identification number are: 1. Left side of the dashboard; 2. Lower left side of the windshield; 3. On the vehicle's nameplate; 4. On the body at the upper part of the right front shock absorber; 5. In the trunk area; 6. On the door hinge pillar, door lock pillar, or one of the pillars where the door lock pillar connects to the door edge. The vehicle identification number consists of 17 characters, including information about the vehicle's manufacturer, year, model, body type and code, engine code, and assembly location. Its functions are: 1. To confirm the vehicle's identity; 2. For traffic violation inquiries; 3. To check the vehicle's batch; 4. To accurately locate spare parts.
Speaking from my over a decade of driving experience, the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is like a car's ID card, and its location is quite obvious. Sitting in the driver's seat and looking down through the windshield, usually near the lower left corner on the steering wheel side, there's a 17-digit code clearly displayed there. Sometimes, it's also on a small label inside the door or under the hood—just a gentle pull and you'll find it. I've met many car owners who ignored it when they first bought their cars, only to scramble to find it when selling or insuring the vehicle—like that time my friend's car recall notice relied on the VIN to confirm if it was affected. I recommend everyone jot down this number, save it in their phone notes or write it in the manual. In case you lose the vehicle registration, you can still use it as a backup. It also makes daily maintenance easier without much hassle. Remember, don't overcomplicate it; just take a quick look.
