How to Determine a Car's Production Date from the Window?
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There is a code located at the bottom left or right corner of the car window glass. The production date of the glass can be found in the last or second last row, which consists of a number and several small black dots. Below are some methods to check a car's production date: 1. Check the car's nameplate: The nameplate contains various information, including the engine model, engine displacement, and the car's production date. 2. Inspect the front windshield: The production date of the glass is usually marked in the corner of the front windshield. Unless the glass has been replaced due to damage, this date generally does not differ significantly from the car's overall production date. 3. Look at the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): Also located below the front windshield, the VIN is a 17-digit code commonly referred to as the chassis number. It is broadly divided into three parts: the World Manufacturer Identifier (positions 1-3), the Vehicle Descriptor Section (positions 4-9), and the Vehicle Identifier Section (positions 10-17). The most important digit to note is the 10th one, which indicates the manufacturing year. If this year is significantly older than the current year, the car may be a long-term stock vehicle. 4. Examine the engine: Normally, the engine compartment should be relatively clean. When starting, the engine should run quickly and smoothly without shaking. You should not feel any vibration when touching the engine, and the sound of the engine running should be barely audible from inside the car.
