Where to Check the Vehicle Identification Number in a Car?

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In a car, the locations to check the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) are: 1. The lower right corner of the front windshield; 2. On the door hinge pillar or door lock pillar; 3. In the engine compartment; 4. On the left side of the dashboard; 5. In the frame number column on the vehicle registration certificate. The VIN digits represent: 1. The 1st digit indicates the country or region of production; 2. The 2nd digit represents the car manufacturer's code; 3. The 3rd digit denotes the vehicle type code; 4. Digits 4 to 8 represent vehicle characteristics; 5. The 9th digit is a check digit; 6. The 10th digit indicates the model year; 7. The 11th digit represents the assembly plant; 8. Digits 12 to 17 denote the production serial number.