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When I drive my Audi, I usually check the vehicle identification number (VIN) by looking at the 17-digit alphanumeric combination at the bottom left corner of the windshield—it's clearly visible from the front. If glare makes it hard to see, I open the driver's door and find the same VIN label on the door frame's B-pillar. Recently, I discovered it's also accessible on the infotainment screen—after ignition, navigate to the vehicle settings menu and scroll to the 'Vehicle Information' page where it's displayed plainly. The VIN on the purchase invoice and registration documents is always accurate; I recommend taking a photo and saving it to the cloud. Last time I locked my keys in the trunk, the rescue team used my cloud-saved VIN to unlock it. Don't skip this—the VIN acts like a car's ID number, essential for maintenance, repairs, and ownership transfers.

As a decade-long Audi owner, my go-to method is the three-second locating trick: Don't start the engine immediately after sitting in the driver's seat. Instead, lean forward to check the small nameplate near the accelerator pedal. This spot proves most reliable when rain-induced windshield glare obstructs visibility. Last year when I needed to register my body kit modification, I preemptively photographed and printed the 17-digit code from the registration certificate for backup. Nowadays it's even more convenient - just install the myAudi app, bind your vehicle, and the complete VIN displays directly on the homepage. Pro tip: Engine compartment nameplate locations vary by model. On my A6, it's atop the front shock tower - only discovered during an air filter change, requiring awkward contortions to view. Always scan paper documents as backups; I learned this the hard way when rainwater smeared ink on my physical manual.

To check an Audi's VIN, there are three official methods: physically locate it on the lower left corner of the windshield or the B-pillar label, electronically retrieve vehicle information through the MMI menu, or directly check the first line of the vehicle registration document. Last week, while helping a friend pick up a Q5, a 4S store staff member taught us to use the phone's NFC function to read the key chip information, which surprisingly displayed the complete VIN. Note that this alphanumeric sequence must be copied accurately. A neighbor once mistook the letter 'Z' for the number '2' in the 9th digit of their Q7's code, resulting in ordering the wrong parts and a wasted trip to the repair shop. It's recommended to verify all three sources to ensure consistency, especially when buying a used car—be cautious if the metal nameplate is corroded and illegible.

My experience is to start the vehicle and directly operate the central control screen: swipe the touchpad to the right to enter the menu, select 'Settings' - 'General' - 'Vehicle Information', and scroll to the bottom to find the clear 17-digit code. If you're in a hurry, it's even simpler—open the driver's door, and the silver label on the door frame is always easier to read than the one on the glass. Last time when I helped my girlfriend inspect a used A3, I found that the window tint covered part of the code, so I immediately used my phone flashlight to check the label on the B-pillar for verification. The automatic sync feature of the mobile app is the most practical—once the car is linked, you can view maintenance records without manual input, completely avoiding the risk of transcription errors. For temporary needs, electronic insurance documents or photos of the purchase invoice can also serve as quick solutions.


