Where to Find the VIN?
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can generally be viewed through the following three channels: On the front partition panel in the engine compartment, on the left side of the vehicle dashboard (visible from outside the vehicle through the front windshield), or on the vehicle's nameplate located on the central pillar. The 10th character in the VIN represents the vehicle's production year. Below is a detailed introduction to the VIN: Among the 17 characters of the VIN, the first three characters represent the vehicle's country of production, manufacturer, and vehicle type, respectively. Characters 4 to 8 of the VIN indicate vehicle characteristics, such as the type of vehicle, body style, engine type, and gross vehicle weight rating, among other information. The 9th character is a check digit used to verify the correctness of the VIN. The 10th character indicates the production year, serving as proof of when the vehicle was manufactured. The 11th character represents the vehicle's assembly location, with "0" indicating original factory assembly. Characters 12 to 17 of the VIN represent the production sequence number. This is used by manufacturers to recall vehicles with quality issues based on their production sequence. The functions of the VIN are as follows: To confirm the vehicle's identity, especially in special circumstances where more accurate identification is needed. For traffic violation queries, the VIN is required to check for violations. To check vehicle batches, such as determining if a vehicle falls within a recall range. For precise parts lookup. If you are unsure about part numbers, you can search by entering the VIN, a method commonly used by after-sales personnel.
