Where are the chassis and engine numbers located?

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AriannaLynn
07/30/25 9:08am
The engine model can be found in the following locations: On the outer surface of the engine block, vehicle registration certificate, motor vehicle registration certificate, purchase invoice, factory certificate, operating license for commercial vehicles, vehicle purchase tax payment certificate, registration with public security authorities, vehicle insurance card, and the actual engine (usually on the engine nameplate). The engine number is like a person's ID number, representing each vehicle and storing very important information about the car. To locate the chassis number: It can be found on the production nameplate of the car, where the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the chassis number. It can also be seen on the inside of the front windshield near the driver's seat, composed of letters and numbers. Opening the engine hood will reveal the chassis number inside the engine compartment. The chassis number, also known as the vehicle identification code, is a unique code assigned by the manufacturer to identify the vehicle. The chassis number is stamped on the vehicle's frame. The exact location varies by manufacturer, so it's advisable to check your vehicle's manual. The engine model is an identification code assigned by the engine manufacturer in accordance with regulations, industry practices, and engine attributes. It represents information such as the manufacturer, specifications, performance, features, technology, purpose, and batch of the engine, including fuel type, number of cylinders, displacement, and static braking power. Engines installed in passenger cars or multi-purpose vehicles are marked with the manufacturer's name, model, and production number as required. The chassis number is commonly referred to as the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), a unique code assigned by the manufacturer. The VIN is a 17-character code consisting of letters and numbers, also known as the 17-digit identification code, chassis number, or 17-digit number. The combination of characters ensures that no two vehicles of the same model will have the same number within 30 years, making it a unique identifier akin to a 'car ID card'. Common locations include the vehicle registration certificate and the lower left side of the front windshield. It's important to note that the engine number is not the same as the engine model. The engine model refers to the specifications and size within the manufacturer's range, and multiple engines can share the same model. The engine number, however, is a unique production number assigned to each individual engine. The engine number consists of several parts: Front section: Includes product series code, generation symbol, and regional or company code, selected by the manufacturer and approved by the relevant standardization authority. Middle section: Composed of symbols for the number of cylinders, cylinder arrangement, stroke, and bore diameter. Rear section: Includes symbols for structural and usage characteristics. End section: A distinguishing symbol. Manufacturers may add symbols to differentiate improved versions, separated from the rear section by a hyphen if necessary. The chassis number is made up of 17 characters divided into three parts. Part 1: WMI—World Manufacturer Identifier (positions 1-3); Part 2: VDS—Vehicle Descriptor Section (positions 4-9); Part 3: VIS—Vehicle Identifier Section (positions 10-17).
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