Where is the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) located?

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Anthony
07/29/25 12:04pm
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is typically located in the engine compartment, on the left side of the dashboard, or at the lower left corner of the windshield. The VIN is a unique code consisting of seventeen letters and numbers that identifies the vehicle's manufacturer, engine, chassis number, and other specifications. The meaning of the VIN is divided into the following parts: 1. The first character represents the country or region of manufacture; 2. The second character indicates the manufacturer code; 3. The third character denotes the vehicle type code; 4. Characters 4 to 8 represent vehicle features; 5. The ninth character is a check digit; 6. The tenth character indicates the model year; 7. The eleventh character specifies the assembly plant; 8. Characters 12 to 17 represent the sequential production number.
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