Where to Check the Car Key Number?
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Car key numbers can be checked at 4S dealerships by providing the vehicle's VIN code. The VIN code can be found in the following locations: 1. Left side of the dashboard; 2. Lower left side of the windshield; 3. On the vehicle's nameplate; 4. On the body above the right front shock absorber; 5. In the trunk area; 6. On the door hinge pillar, lock pillar, or one of the door edges that connect with the lock pillar. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-character code that includes information about the vehicle's manufacturer, year, model, body type and code, engine code, and assembly location. The functions of the VIN code include: 1. Verifying the vehicle's identity; 2. Traffic violation inquiries; 3. Vehicle batch inquiries; 4. Precise parts lookup.
When I first bought my car, I also looked for the key number, and it's actually quite simple. If the key is a traditional mechanical type, there's usually a combination of numbers and letters engraved directly on the key handle. For some car models, the number is hidden on the side of the metal key handle, so you need to look carefully. I learned my lesson after losing a key—now I always take a photo and save it on my phone as a backup. If the key has been modified with a protective cover, you'll need to remove the cover to see the original number. Smart keys are a bit more complicated—either the number is on a card tucked in the anti-theft system page of the owner's manual, or you'll have to pay a dealership to use special equipment to read the VIN and retrieve the data.
