Where is the VIN located on a smart car?
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The VIN location on a smart car is at the connecting angle between the heat shield and the cover plate. The smart is a rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicle with the engine placed inside the trunk. Therefore, the owner needs to lift the rear trunk heat shield, and the VIN can be seen at the connecting angle between the heat shield and the cover plate. Here is additional information: 1. Taking the 2019 smart fortwo as an example, it belongs to the microcar category, with body dimensions of: length 2695mm, width 1663mm, height 1555mm, a wheelbase of 1873mm, a fuel tank capacity of 33 liters, and a curb weight of 956kg. 2. The 2019 smart fortwo features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension. It is equipped with a 0.9L turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 90PS, a maximum power of 66kW, and a maximum torque of 135Nm, paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission.
I've been driving a Smart car for many years and found that the VIN is usually located at the lower left corner of the windshield, near the edge of the driver's side wiper. That spot is the most visible—you can see it just by gently pulling open the window without any tools. Every time I get my car inspected or sell it, I check there first because this 17-digit alphanumeric combination is the vehicle's ID, verifying details like the manufacturer and production year to prevent buying a tampered car. Sometimes, there's also an imprint near the firewall under the hood, but the windshield location is the most common. Remember to cross-check it with the vehicle manual and insurance documents to ensure consistency, or you might face title transfer issues. Make it a habit to check once a year to reduce disputes in used car transactions and preserve your car's value. Safety first—don’t wait until something goes wrong to regret not verifying it properly.
