What do the 17 digits of a VIN represent?
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17 digits of a VIN represent: 1st digit: Country code of the car's production, which can identify the country of origin from the first character; 2nd digit: Manufacturer code, indicating the car brand from the second character; 3rd digit: Vehicle type code, showing whether the car is a sedan, bus, or truck; 4th digit: Body style code; 5th digit: Engine and transmission code; 6th digit: Occupant protection system code; 7th to 8th digits: Vehicle grade code; 9th digit: Check digit, which verifies the correctness of the VIN; 10th digit: Model year code, helping to identify if the car is being sold as new when it's actually a stock car; 11th digit: Assembly plant code, with 0 indicating original factory assembly. If there is no assembly plant, the manufacturer can define other content. This digit also helps determine if the car is imported; 12th to 17th digits: Sequential production number.