What does the vehicle frame number generally mean?
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Vehicle frame number refers to the Vehicle Identification Number, abbreviated as VIN. The vehicle frame number can also be considered as the car's ID card, as each vehicle has a unique frame number. The frame number consists of 17 alphanumeric characters, from which information such as the production date, vehicle model, manufacturer, vehicle power, and configuration can be identified. The frame number is unique to each vehicle and can be found under the door, on the left side of the front windshield, in the engine compartment, or on the driver's door pillar. It can also be located on the vehicle insurance certificate or vehicle information registration card.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is like a car's ID card, consisting of 17 alphanumeric characters, making each vehicle globally unique. Last time I went to the repair shop, the mechanic could instantly pull up the car's 'birth certificate'—manufacturing country, manufacturer, model year, even the assembly plant—just by scanning the VIN. Seasoned car enthusiasts can even use the 10th digit to check if it's a flood-damaged or accident vehicle. When buying a used car, always cross-check the VIN code at the bottom left of the windshield to dodge major pitfalls. Note that the letters I, O, and Q are excluded to avoid confusion with the numbers 1 and 0.
