How to Identify Imported Vehicles by VIN Number?

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JaylaAnn
07/25/25 12:40pm
Methods for identifying imported vehicles by VIN number: Each vehicle's VIN is unique. The first 8 digits represent the vehicle announcement number, while the last 8 digits are the serial number. The 9th digit is the check code. The first three digits of the initial 8 digits constitute the WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier), which can be used to identify the corresponding manufacturer. The VIN, or vehicle frame number, is typically located on the right-side frame of the vehicle and is also found on the vehicle's nameplate. For passenger cars, there is usually a small plate under the front windshield panel that displays the VIN. If the VIN starts with the letter 'L', it indicates a domestically produced vehicle. Any other starting letter signifies an imported vehicle. In other words, any VIN that does not begin with 'L' is from an imported vehicle.
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