What does vehicle manufacturing date mean?
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Manufacturing date refers to the date when all the components of a vehicle are assembled and the vehicle is in its complete state, indicating that it can enter the debugging phase. The manufacturing date is earlier than the delivery date. The delivery date of a vehicle refers to the date when the vehicle, after undergoing various tests and debugging, is ready to be delivered. Methods to check the vehicle production date: The production date is usually marked on the vehicle's nameplate and can also be seen in the engine compartment. Additionally, the production date can be determined from the vehicle's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), which is almost impossible to alter and is the most standard method for verification. Each vehicle's VIN is unique, with certain digits representing the production year. For example, the tenth digit typically indicates the production year, with 'L' representing 2020. If the year in the VIN does not match the year on the nameplate, it may indicate an issue with the vehicle. Furthermore, production dates can also be found on various components such as the vehicle's windows and seat belts. These component dates should always be earlier than the vehicle's production date. If there is a significant gap between the component dates and the vehicle's production date, it may suggest that the vehicle has issues.