Where is the frame number of the Besturn B50?
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The frame number of the Besturn B50 is located on the vehicle nameplate in the engine compartment. The nameplate also indicates the production date and the approved number of passengers. The Besturn B50 is a compact car with a 4-door, 5-seat sedan body structure. Its body dimensions are: length 4695 mm, width 1795 mm, height 1460 mm, wheelbase 2725 mm, ground clearance 140 mm, fuel tank capacity 58 liters, and trunk capacity 435 liters. The Besturn B50 is equipped with a 1.6L naturally aspirated engine, with a maximum power of 80 kW and a maximum power speed of 5500 rpm.
I've been driving a Besturn B50 for over a decade and have looked for the VIN several times. The most obvious location is at the lower left corner of the windshield. From the driver's seat looking outward, there's a 17-digit code in a metal frame near the A-pillar on the front windshield – you can read it without bending over. There's also one in the engine compartment. Open the hood and check the right-side frame rail near the windshield; there's an aluminum plate engraved with the VIN. Last time for the annual inspection, the technician had to crouch there to make a rubbing. The third spot, often overlooked, is on the door sill when you open the driver's door – there's a sticker label below the B-pillar. Some older models might hide it near the floor mat trim under the front passenger seat, requiring you to lift the carpet to see. The key to finding the VIN is good lighting. If it's hard to see, use a flashlight to illuminate the plate, and make sure not to confuse the alphanumeric combination – you'll need it for vehicle transfers and inspections.
