Vehicle identification plate with vehicle identification number (VIN) and paint code number

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  Open the driver's door.

You will see vehicle identification plate 1.  Open the driver's door.
You will see vehicle identification plate 1.

Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only)
Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only)

2 VIN
3 Paint code

Example: vehicle identification plate (Canada only)
Example: vehicle identification plate (Canada only)

2 VIN
3 Paint code

identification plate The data shown on the identification plate is example data. This data is different for every vehicle and can deviate from the data shown here. You can find the data applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle's identification plate.

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