What are the methods to identify a car's production date?

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OMaddox
07/30/25 7:21am
There are several methods to identify a car's production date: 1. Check the vehicle's factory nameplate. Every car has a nameplate embedded on it when it leaves the factory. 2. Look at the black characters in the lower right corner of the front windshield, which include the production date. 3. The production date can also be checked through the car tires. The production date on the original tires is the same as the car's production date. The vehicle identification number (VIN) also contains the production date, along with information such as the manufacturer, model year, vehicle type, body style, engine code, and assembly location. The VIN consists of three parts: the first part is the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI), the second part is the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), and the third part is the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).
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