Where is the Audi vehicle code located?
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Audi vehicle codes are generally located on the front bulkhead of the engine compartment or on the left side of the vehicle's dashboard. The vehicle code, also known as the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), can be used to query information such as the car manufacturer, production location, production year, and engine/chassis serial number. Below is a detailed introduction to vehicle codes: 1. Manufacturer code: Represented by 2-digit Chinese pinyin, e.g., CA for FAW, EQ for Dongfeng, BJ for Beijing, NJ for Nanjing. 2. Vehicle type code: 1 indicates trucks; 2 indicates off-road vehicles; 3 indicates dump trucks; 4 indicates tractors; 5 indicates special-purpose vehicles; 6 indicates buses (large/medium/small); 7 indicates passenger cars; 8 indicates trailers; 9 indicates semi-trailers or extended cargo trailers.
Last time I helped my neighbor find the VIN for his A6, it was quite a hassle. The most obvious location is the 17-digit black-on-white code under the windshield's lower left corner, tucked beneath the wiper. If window tint covers it, don't panic—open the driver's door and check the silver label on the B pillar. Scrape off the coating with your fingernail to reveal the full VIN. Actually, there's also a stamped number under the passenger footwell trim panel, but removing screws makes it troublesome. I recommend checking the vehicle registration certificate or insurance documents directly—they print it clearly. By the way, last year during a car inspection, I found an older Q5's VIN hidden under the spare tire well mat!
