Where is the Skoda Octavia factory nameplate located?
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Octavia nameplate is located at the lower part of the front passenger door. Vehicle nameplate: It is a plate indicating the basic characteristics of the vehicle. Its main contents include vehicle model, engine model, engine displacement, engine rated power, vehicle identification number, total mass, load capacity or passenger capacity, factory serial number, manufacturing date, country of manufacture and manufacturer name, etc. Significance of vehicle nameplate: Check the factory nameplate to confirm information such as vehicle displacement and production date, and then check whether there are any signs of tampering or scratches on the nameplate, because many vehicle nameplates are installed in places that are not easily bumped. If it has been moved, you should carefully inspect the vehicle. Additionally, check the registration date on the driving license, which is generally after the production date. If the two dates are too far apart, it indicates that the vehicle is an overstocked car, and you should carefully inspect its condition.
As a long-time Skoda owner, I've got plenty of experience locating the Octavia's identification plate. Every time I help friends inspect used cars, checking this is a must. The main location is right by the driver's side door frame. Just open the door and crouch down - that metal sticker at the base of the B-pillar is it, printed with the VIN and manufacturing date. If it's worn and illegible here, don't panic. Pop the hood and you'll find an identical plate on the firewall. Some older Octavia models place it inside the right front wheel arch liner - you'll need to reach in and feel for it. The main purpose of finding the plate is to verify the vehicle's identity, which is especially useful when buying used cars. As a side note, there's also an etched VIN code in the lower left corner of the windshield - cross-checking it with the plate makes for more reliable verification.
