How to Check What Year a Car Is?

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07/29/25 8:01pm
To check what year a car is, you can follow these methods: 1. Check the car'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 passenger-side door, and can be seen when the door is opened. 2. Check the car's VIN code. The 10th digit of the VIN code indicates the year, though this year may differ slightly from the actual manufacturing year, usually by no more than a year, and is generally close to the model year, often considered the default. 3. Take a picture of the car and use Baidu Image Search to identify it. Once identified, detailed information, including the year, will be displayed.
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