How to Determine the Production Year of a Car?

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The VIN code of a car can be seen in the lower left corner of the front windshield. This identifier is equivalent to the car's ID card, containing extensive information about the vehicle. For example, it includes details about the manufacturer, year, model, body type, engine code, assembly location, and more. With such detailed information, it is certainly possible to understand the car's specifics. The 10th digit indicates the production year of the car, although this number is often not the actual production date, but it generally does not exceed one year. On the same vehicle, all time-related identifiers should be consistent, and even if there is a slight discrepancy, it should not be significant. Normally, the manufacturing dates of the car's glass, tires, and the car itself should not differ by more than six months, and the dates for the tires and glass should match. If there is a noticeable difference, it suggests that these parts were replaced later. If the glass was replaced, it likely indicates an accident occurred. If the tires were replaced, it might be due to damage or excessive wear from high mileage.