VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), vehicle identification number is a unique vehicle code consisting of 17 Latin letters and numbers. Thanks to the information encrypted in the VIN-code, you can find out the year of manufacture of the car, its manufacturer, technical characteristics and much more.
The VIN code can be useful in several cases. For example, when buying a used car, to correctly identify the year of manufacture, or to check if the car has been stolen. In this regard, it is necessary to know where this marking can be found. The VIN code is indicated on the integral parts of the chassis and body on special nameplates and stickers.
The location of the marking can be different and depends on the car manufacturer and year of manufacture. Currently, it is most often applied under the floor trim of the driver's seat, on the front left pillar (near the driver's door), on the dashboard on the driver's side (can be seen through the windshield, where there is a special window), as well as under the hood on glasses or a partition separating the passenger compartment from the engine compartment.
Among other things, the VIN code can be located on the steering column, under the rear seat, on the sills (on the inside of the doors), on the wheel arches, inside the side members, in the trunk, and also next to the radiator.
All VIN-codes on the vehicle, as well as VIN-codes indicated in the vehicle title and registration certificate, must be identical. If there are differences in at least one character, this may mean that the code has been changed. It's better not to mess with such a car.
When buying a used car, you should write down its VIN code and check it on one of the sites: vin.amobil.ru, vin.su, vin.auto.ru. With the help of these resources, you can find out the exact release date of the car, and sometimes its full history. In addition, you can use special mobile applications that will help decrypt and get detailed information right on the spot.
