What is the method to check the vehicle frame number?
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There are several methods to check the vehicle frame number: 1. Check the left side of the dashboard or under the windshield; 2. Check the motor vehicle driving license; 3. Check the car insurance policy; 4. Check inside the engine compartment. The functions of the vehicle frame number are: 1. To confirm the vehicle's identity and accurately identify the vehicle in special circumstances; 2. Traffic violation queries, where you can check for violations by entering the VIN code; 3. Vehicle batch queries to determine if the vehicle is within the recall range. The meanings of the vehicle frame number are: 1. The first to third digits represent the manufacturer, brand, and type; 2. The fourth to eighth digits represent vehicle characteristics, car type, chassis, engine model, and rated weight; 3. The ninth digit is the check digit; 4. The tenth digit represents the year of manufacture; 5. The eleventh digit represents the vehicle's assembly plant; 6. The twelfth to seventeenth digits represent the vehicle's production serial number.
I usually look for the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on the edge of the car door, especially on the label under the driver's side door; it's often clearly printed there. If I can't find it on the car, I also check the owner's manual or the vehicle registration certificate—those documents always have a complete record. If I'm still unsure, I ask the mechanic to check it during routine maintenance at the 4S shop, while also getting a quick vehicle inspection to ensure everything is in order. This is especially important for daily maintenance and accident handling, as the VIN precisely identifies vehicle details. I remember once when I was buying insurance, the agent simply entered this 17-digit number into the computer to check the vehicle's history, saving a lot of hassle. In fact, I even remind my friends to pay attention to this number when parking to prevent theft. Overall, making it a habit makes checking easy and safe, and I recommend taking a quick glance at it before every drive.
