Where is the car model located on the car?
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Vehicle brand and model information is displayed on the vehicle's nameplate, with varying locations depending on the model. In most cases, it can be found in the engine compartment, at the lower section of the front passenger door, or on the left side of the dashboard. The vehicle brand and model can also be found in the owner's manual or insurance documents. The first four digits of the license plate number indicate the vehicle model. The first digit represents the vehicle type, while the second and third digits indicate the vehicle's maximum permissible total mass. Vehicle model: Refers to the name assigned by the manufacturer to vehicles of the same type, brand, category, series, and body style. The vehicle identification number consists of five parts: 1. Manufacturer code: Represented by 2 Chinese phonetic letters. For example: CA denotes FAW, EQ denotes Dongfeng, BJ denotes Beijing, NJ denotes Nanjing. 2. Vehicle category code: Represented by 1 Arabic numeral. 1 denotes trucks; 2 denotes off-road vehicles; 3 denotes dump trucks; 4 denotes tractors; 5 denotes special purpose vehicles; 6 denotes buses (large, medium, small); 7 denotes passenger cars; 8 denotes trailers; 9 denotes semi-trailers or extended cargo trailers. 3. Main parameter code: Represented by 2 Arabic numerals. ① For trucks, these two digits indicate the gross vehicle weight (sum of curb weight and payload); ② For passenger cars, these two digits indicate engine displacement (unit: liters); ③ For buses, these two digits indicate body length (unit: meters). 4. Product sequence number: Represented by 1 Arabic numeral. 0, 1, 2 respectively indicate modifications and variants of the model. 5. Manufacturer-specific code. Vehicle brand and model information is displayed on the vehicle's nameplate, with varying locations depending on the model. In most cases, it can be found in the engine compartment, at the lower section of the front passenger door, or on the left side of the dashboard. The vehicle brand and model can also be found in the owner's manual or insurance documents.
In my daily car usage, I noticed that the car model is usually hidden on a small metal plate at the rear of the vehicle, above or below the trunk lid, displaying the brand and specific model like Magotan or Camry. The VIN code is located at the lower left corner of the windshield, and scanning it with a phone can decode complete model information, including the year and configuration—so convenient. Other places in the car, like the label on the door frame when you open the door or stickers near the dashboard, also show details. I find this super important to avoid mismatched models when buying tires or parts. I remember when I picked up my new car, the salesperson didn’t emphasize it, and I had to make several trips to memorize the locations—now I can find them effortlessly. The owner’s manual is a treasure, kept at home for quick reference on models and maintenance advice.
