What is a Vehicle Identification Number?

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The vehicle identification number is the VIN code. The locations of the vehicle identification number are: 1. Left side of the dashboard; 2. Lower left side of the windshield; 3. On the vehicle's nameplate; 4. On the body at the upper part of the right front shock absorber; 5. In the trunk area; 6. On the door hinge pillar, door lock pillar, or one of the door edge pillars that connect with the door lock pillar. The vehicle identification number consists of 17 characters and includes information about the vehicle's manufacturer, year, model, body type and code, engine code, and assembly location. The functions of the VIN code are: 1. To confirm the identity of the vehicle; 2. For traffic violation inquiries; 3. To check the vehicle's batch; 4. To accurately locate parts.