What does the number on the front windshield represent?

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The number on the front windshield represents the vehicle's identification card, which is the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). It contains information about the vehicle's manufacturer, year, model, body type and code, engine code, and assembly location. The VIN can be found in the following locations: 1. The lower right corner of the front windshield; 2. On the door hinge pillar or door lock pillar; 3. In the engine compartment; 4. On the left side of the dashboard; 5. In the chassis number column of the vehicle's registration certificate. The VIN consists of 17 digits or letters, with each position representing different information: 1. The first digit indicates the geographical region; 2. The second digit indicates the country; 3. The third digit indicates the car manufacturer; 4. The fourth to eighth digits indicate the vehicle's characteristic code; 5. The ninth digit is a check digit; 6. The tenth digit indicates the year; 7. The eleventh digit indicates the assembly plant; 8. The twelfth to seventeenth digits indicate the production sequence number.