
The VIN number of the JAC Refine M3 is located at the lower left corner of the front windshield, in front of the car's radiator frame, and on the nameplate of the radiator frame. It can also be found on the insurance policy, vehicle registration certificate, engine, and other locations. In addition to the methods mentioned above, the engine number can also be checked in the following four ways: The vehicle registration certificate usually prints the engine number, generally located on the second-to-last line; The motor vehicle registration certificate will record the engine number; The purchase invoice will record the engine number; The vehicle purchase tax payment certificate will record the engine number.

I've had my JAC Refine M3 for almost four years now, and finding the VIN has really been a hassle for me. The most obvious location is at the lower left corner of the windshield - you can crouch down outside the car to see the 17-digit alphanumeric combination engraved on the black plastic strip. If the windshield position isn't clear, you'll need to check the passenger side. Push the seat all the way back and lift the floor mat to see the stamped metal imprint on the floor panel. I remember one time during a rainy inspection, the imprint got muddy and I had to brush it clean. Actually, there's another spot in the engine compartment - open the hood and look near the top of the right front shock tower. It's best to take a photo when registering for insurance, so even if the vehicle gets flooded, you won't have trouble finding it.

Last month, I helped a friend inspect a used JAC Refine M3 and specifically researched the VIN locations. The most obvious spot is definitely at the bottom of the windshield, but this area can easily be obscured by tinting. The truly most reliable location is the silver sticker on the inner side of the B-pillar—just open the right rear door and look down to see the complete VIN. Don't panic if the sticker is damaged; there's also a stamped VIN on the front bulkhead welding point in the engine bay, though you'll need a flashlight to find it carefully. I recommend that new car owners take photos of all three locations with their phones upon delivery, as the VIN is essential for annual inspections and ownership transfers. Especially in used car transactions, mismatched stamped numbers and paper records can cause major issues.

Last week, I just had my JAC Refine M3 inspected for the annual check, and the staff taught me a few clever tricks to locate the VIN. There are two methods you can use right from the driver's seat: there's an engraved VIN on the lower edge of the exterior of the windshield, which you can register without even getting out of the car. If the wipers are in the way, you can bend down from the driver's seat and reach behind the passenger seat rail to feel the raised steel stamp on the floor panel. If you still can't find it, remember that the VIN is printed on the third page of the vehicle registration certificate, or you can check the vehicle's nameplate inside the glove compartment. At the inspection site, I saw someone who couldn't find it because the seat wasn't moved properly—actually, you need to slide the passenger seat all the way back and lift the edge of the carpet.

Retired Zhang from the DMV told me that JAC vehicle VINs are hidden in these three spots: first, check the transparent area at the bottom right corner of the windshield, a rectangular window about the size of a book. Second, open the hood and look at the radiator support—you’ll need to wipe off grease with a cloth for clarity. The most surprising spot is near the spare tire well, but you’ll have to remove the trunk mat. He specifically warned about preparing in advance during the rainy season, as one owner once had to get a certificate from the dealership due to rust obscuring the chassis stamp. He also advised wiping the VIN area on the windshield during regular car washes to prevent dust buildup from affecting readability.


