How to Check the Year and Model of a Car?

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MacVivienne
07/29/25 4:23pm
You can check the vehicle's nameplate, which details the manufacturing date, engine displacement, power, and other parameters. The nameplate is located in different positions on the car, usually under the front passenger door, and can be seen when the door is opened. Here are other methods: 1. If you want to know the model year of the car, the most direct way is to check the manual provided at the time of purchase, which usually specifies this information. You can also make a phone inquiry; there is always a dedicated customer service representative when you buy a car, whom you can consult directly if you have any questions, including those about the car. 2. Another method is to check the car's VIN code. The 10th digit of the VIN code indicates the year, though this year may differ slightly from the manufacturing year, usually by no more than a year, and is generally close to the model year, often considered the default. You can also take a picture of the car and use Baidu Image Search to identify it. Once identified, detailed information will be available, and the year can naturally be determined.
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