How to Identify the Manufacturing Year of a Car?

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Methods to check the manufacturing year of a car: 1. Check the nameplate in the engine compartment. Inside the engine compartment, there is usually an aluminum nameplate that displays the car's serial number, engine displacement, model, brand, and importantly, the specific manufacturing date. When examining the nameplate, note that all the information is stamped once and cannot be altered unless the entire nameplate is replaced. If the manufacturing date appears skewed or blurred, it may indicate tampering, and such cars should not be purchased. 2. Look for the small nameplate around the door seams. There is also a small nameplate around the driver's or passenger's door seam, which clearly states the car's brand, model, manufacturing date, etc. Verify the manufacturing date and cross-check it with the nameplate in the engine compartment to ensure accuracy. 3. Check the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) under the windshield. Most cars have a VIN under the front windshield, and the 10th digit of the VIN indicates the manufacturing year. Each car's VIN is unique, but the manufacturing date can always be found within it.