Where is the chassis number stamped on the Jaguar XF?

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Katherine
07/29/25 2:33pm
Jaguar XF's chassis number is located at the lower part of the passenger side door. Open the door to find the VIN number, which contains information about the vehicle's manufacturer, year, model, body type and code, engine code, and assembly location. Here is an introduction about the chassis number: 1. Introduction to the chassis number: The chassis number (Vehicle Identification Number), known as the vehicle identification code in Chinese, is a set of characters assigned by the manufacturer to identify a vehicle. The VIN code consists of 17 letters and numbers, also known as the 17-digit identification code, chassis number, or 17-digit number. The combination of the vehicle identification code ensures that no two vehicles of the same model will have the same number within 30 years, providing a unique identification for the vehicle, hence it can be referred to as the "vehicle's ID card." It is important to note that the chassis number does not include the English letters O, Q, and I to avoid confusion with the Arabic numerals 0 and 1. 2. Handling damage: The chassis number is like a person's fingerprint. If the steel plate with the chassis number is damaged, the owner must not cut the steel plate with the chassis number themselves. It is necessary to preserve the damaged state of the vehicle and drive it directly to the vehicle management department for certification to prove that the steel plate with the chassis number is indeed damaged. Then, the vehicle management department will handle the situation based on the actual circumstances.
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