What does vehicle source ID mean?
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Vehicle source ID refers to vehicles that have undergone manufacturer inspections and come with quality assurance, such as being relatively new, free from accidents, not stolen, not flood-damaged, or illegally assembled. The ID serves as a certification from the manufacturer after production, similar to how a person has an ID card from birth, making it easier to identify vehicle information. Some certified vehicle dealers may also offer differentiated and customer-friendly services, such as vehicle returns or exchanges within specified periods. Additional information: 1. SN code stands for Serial-Number, which is a product serial number introduced to verify the "legal identity" of a product. 2. It is used to protect users' rights to genuine products and ensure access to legitimate services. 3. Each genuine product corresponds to only one unique product serial number. 4. The SN code can be found on the vehicle frame. Its primary purpose is to prevent software piracy, as users must know the serial number to use the software.
The vehicle ID is a unique number assigned to each car when browsing online, just like a car's ID card. On platforms like Guazi or Autohome, you can see it by clicking into the vehicle details page. It helps buyers quickly identify which seller the car belongs to, where it came from, and the condition report is also attached there. I always find this feature very convenient—it prevents wasting time repeatedly viewing the same car. You can also click the ID to check historical transaction records, owner contact details, and more. If any issues arise, the platform's after-sales service becomes more accessible. Before buying, I always search for reviews using the ID to avoid being scammed into purchasing a damaged car. Nowadays, the website design is quite user-friendly; IDs usually mix numbers and letters, making them easy to remember but shouldn’t be shared carelessly to prevent malicious tampering. Overall, it’s a small tool platforms use to protect both sides of the transaction.