What does the vehicle VIN code mean?

[StKaleb]

Vehicle VIN code is the Vehicle Identification Number, which consists of 17 digits or letters. Different positions of digits or letters represent different meanings, respectively: 1. The first digit indicates the geographical region; 2. The second digit indicates the country; 3. The third digit indicates the automobile manufacturer; 4. The fourth to eighth digits indicate the vehicle feature code; 5. The ninth digit indicates the 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. The viewing locations of the Vehicle Identification Number include: 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 frame number column of the motor vehicle driving license.

[LeCayden]

I recently bought a used car and finally understood the importance of the VIN. It's like the vehicle's ID card, similar to our personal ID numbers. The full name is Vehicle Identification Number, consisting of a 17-digit alphanumeric combination. This code reveals the car's 'past and present': manufacturer, production year, specific model, and engine type are all included. Last time I went to the repair shop, the mechanic asked me to check the VIN through the small window at the lower left corner of the windshield, which was more useful than providing the license plate number. It's especially crucial for insurance and annual inspections to verify this code. When buying a used car, you must carefully check this number to avoid purchasing a cloned vehicle or one that's been in a major accident.