Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

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Vehicle Identification Number

VIN Location - LHD:




VIN Location - RHD:




VIN Decoding Information:





The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be viewed through the windshield at the upper left corner of the instrument panel next to the A-pillar. The VIN consists of 17 characters in a combination of letters and numbers that provide specific information about the vehicle. Refer to the VIN Decoding Information Table to interpret VIN code.

VIN CHECK DIGIT
To protect the consumer from theft and possible fraud the manufacturer is required to include a check digit at the ninth position of the VIN. The check digit is used by the manufacturer and government agencies to verify the authenticity of the vehicle and official documentation. The formula to use the check digit is not released to the general public.