How to Check VIN Information?
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Methods to check VIN information: 1. Open your phone and enter the WeChat Mini Program; 2. In the search bar of the Mini Program, click to search for "VIN Check" and enter the Mini Program; 3. On the main page of "VIN Check", select the brand of your vehicle model, then enter the VIN and click to check; 4. You can then see the VIN and some information about the vehicle that has been found, click to view. The VIN, short for Vehicle Identification Number, is a unique set of seventeen letters or numbers used on a vehicle to identify the manufacturer, engine, chassis number, and other performance data of the vehicle.
The VIN can be seen as a 17-digit number at the lower left corner of the windshield—that's the most convenient spot I've known after driving for over a decade. If the glass is too dirty to read, you can also find it on the label inside the driver’s door pillar or the first page of the manual. Enter the number into a free VIN lookup website online to get basic info like the brand and manufacturing year—it pops up instantly. When buying a used car, spend a little extra for a history report (like Carfax, which I’ve found accurate) to check accident records and avoid scams. During maintenance, jot down the VIN to cross-check bills, and keep it saved in your phone for backup. These simple steps take less than five minutes but protect your rights—don’t skip them. As a car owner’s tip: practice a few times, and it becomes second nature—saving money and preventing fraud.
