Where to Find the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)?
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is generally located at the lower left corner of the front windshield, or on the driver's side door hinge pillar, door lock pillar, or door edge, where it is quite visible. In some cases, it may also be found in the engine compartment. If not found in these locations, it might be fixed on the inner side of the door near the driver's seat. The VIN consists of a total of 17 characters, which can be divided into three parts: the first part is the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI), comprising the 1st to 3rd characters; the second part is the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), comprising the 4th to 9th characters; and the third part is the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS), comprising the 10th to 17th characters. The VIN is the unique identification information of a vehicle, equivalent to the vehicle's ID card.