Where to Find the Vehicle Identification Number and Engine Number?

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Locating the Engine Number: The engine number can be found on the outer surface of the engine block, on the vehicle's nameplate, or on the engine compartment nameplate. It can also be checked on the car purchase invoice, the vehicle's factory certificate, the operation certificate for commercial vehicles, the vehicle purchase tax payment certificate, the registration record at the public security authority, the vehicle insurance card, or most directly on the vehicle's green registration book or driving license. The engine number, like a person's ID number, uniquely identifies each vehicle and contains crucial information about it. Locating the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): The VIN can be seen on the vehicle's production nameplate, where the vehicle identification number is essentially the VIN. It is also visible on the inside of the front windshield on the driver's side, composed of letters and numbers. Opening the engine hood also reveals the VIN in the engine compartment. Typically, it can be found on the door hinge pillar, door lock post, or the door edge near the driver's seat. Other places include the vehicle's driving license, owner's manual, or insurance policy. The VIN, or vehicle identification code, is a unique identifier assigned by the manufacturer to distinguish each vehicle. The VIN is stamped on the vehicle's frame, with the exact location varying by manufacturer. Consult your vehicle's manual for specifics. Engine Model vs. Engine Number: The engine model is an identification code assigned by the manufacturer to represent the engine's specifications, performance, features, and other details like fuel type, cylinder count, displacement, and power. Engines installed in cars or multipurpose passenger vehicles are marked with the manufacturer's name, model, and production number. VIN, commonly referred to as the frame number, is a professional term for the vehicle identification code. It is a 17-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a vehicle, ensuring no duplication within 30 years for the same model. It is often considered the "vehicle's ID card" and can be found on the driving license or the lower left side of the front windshield. Note that the engine number is not the same as the engine model. The engine model refers to the engine's specifications and size within the manufacturer's lineup, and multiple engines can share the same model. The engine number, however, is a unique production identifier for each individual engine. Structure of the Engine Number: Prefix: Includes product series code, generation symbol, and regional or enterprise code, chosen by the manufacturer and standardized by the industry. Middle: Composed of symbols representing the number of cylinders, cylinder arrangement, stroke, and bore diameter. Suffix: Includes symbols for structural and usage characteristics. End: A distinguishing symbol for variations within the same series, separated by a hyphen if necessary. Structure of the VIN: The 17-character VIN is divided into three parts: WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier, positions 1-3), VDS (Vehicle Descriptor Section, positions 4-9), and VIS (Vehicle Identifier Section, positions 10-17).