How do you identify a chassis?

Your car’s chassis number is often printed on the driver’s side door. There will be a metal strip found on the B-pillar of the car which will have the number printed on it. This can be seen when the driver’s side of the door is opened.

What does chassis number tell you?

The VIN serves as the car’s fingerprint, as no two vehicles in operation have the same VIN. A VIN is composed of 17 characters (digits and capital letters) that act as a unique identifier for the vehicle. A VIN displays the car’s unique features, specifications and manufacturer.

How do I find the chassis code on my car?

The VIN can often be found on the lower-left corner of the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel. You can read the number by looking through the windshield on the driver’s side of the vehicle. The VIN may also appear in a number of other locations: Front of the engine block.

What do the first 3 digits of a VIN mean?

The first group of three numbers and letters in a VIN make up the world manufacturer identifier (WMI). In this group, the first digit or letter identifies the country of origin. For example, cars made in the U.S. start with 1, 4 or 5. Canada is 2, and Mexico is 3.

What are last 4 digits of chassis number?

The first digit signifies where the car was manufactured. The 2nd and 3rd digits signify the manufacturer of the vehicle. The 4th to 8th digits signify the vehicle brand, the type of engine and its capacity.

How do I find my VIN chassis number?

You may find the VIN number on plates engrossed to the chassis or frame of the vehicle. It is generally stamped on the chassis or firewall or can be found on the vehicle compliance plate or bottom corner of the windscreen.

How do I find out the make and model of my car?

The back of your vehicle should typically have the manufacturer’s name mentioned on one side of it and the model name on the other side. Most cars will also have the auto maker’s logo mentioned on the back and front of the vehicle. The make and model of the car can usually be found on the cover of the owner’s manual.