Where to Find the Manufacturing Date of a Car?

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The manufacturing date of a car is indicated on the vehicle's manufacturing plate, which is typically located in two places: one in the engine compartment and the other on the side of the driver's door. The plate clearly displays the manufacturing year and month of the vehicle, making it easy to identify. Additionally, the approximate manufacturing date can also be determined by checking the production dates of the windshield, tires, and seat belts. Below is some relevant information about the manufacturing plate: 1. The plate includes the vehicle's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), which is like a car's unique ID number—often referred to as the chassis number. This 17-digit code contains various details about the car, such as the manufacturer, country of origin, vehicle type, and features, including the production year. 2. Identifying the year is simple: the 10th digit or letter from the left represents the production year. The specific meaning of this digit or letter varies by country or region. For example, in China, this position uses characters from A~H, J, K, L, M, N, P, V, W, X, Y, along with numbers 1~9, and cycles every 30 years.