Where is the VIN code?

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Kevin
07/24/25 5:02am
VIN code is usually located on the adhesive label or nameplate inside the driver's side door. More information about VIN is as follows: 1. VIN is the abbreviation for Vehicle Identification Number. 2. According to SAE standard (Society of Automotive Engineers), the VIN code consists of 17 characters, hence commonly known as the seventeen-digit code. 3. The VIN contains information such as the vehicle manufacturer, year, model, body type and code, engine code, and assembly location. Correct interpretation of the VIN code enables accurate diagnosis and maintenance.
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DelAlessandra
08/11/25 12:42am
When I usually check car information, I most often see the VIN code at the lower left corner of the front windshield, which is a 17-digit alphanumeric combination visible by leaning in from outside the car. If the windshield is obstructed, don’t worry—just open the driver’s door and crouch down to check the side of the door frame or the B-pillar label, as many cars have it posted there. By the way, here’s a little-known fact: some older car models have the VIN engraved on a metal plate on the engine compartment firewall, but you’ll need to pop the hood to see it.
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