What is a vehicle VIN code?

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Vehicle VIN code is the Vehicle Identification Number, which consists of 17 characters, commonly known as the seventeen-digit code. It contains information about the vehicle's manufacturer, year, model, body type and code, engine code, and assembly location. In addition to being found on the vehicle registration certificate, the VIN can also be located in the lower left corner of the front windshield, at the bottom of the B-pillar near the passenger door opening, on the nameplate, and on the vehicle's chassis. VIN code composition: Positions 1 to 3 represent the manufacturer, brand, and type; Positions 4 to 8 indicate vehicle characteristics; Position 9 is the check digit; Position 10 denotes the model year; Position 11 identifies the assembly plant; Positions 12 to 17 are the serial number.