How to Find VIN number, Engine Number, and Chassis Number of Your Car.

Here is a brief explanation of what the vehicle chassis number, VIN number, and engine number in the car mean:

Car VIN Number: The Vehicle Identification Number of a car is a 17-character alphanumeric code, which allows you to access critical information about the car, such as its history, ownership record, accidental history, and legal status. The VIN helps you check the car’s authenticity and history before purchasing it.

Here is what the digits of a VIN chassis number mean:

First Digit: Details of the car’s place of manufacture.

Second and Third Digit: Details of the car manufacturer.

Fourth to Eighth Digits: Details of the car’s brand, engine type, engine capacity, and fuel type.

Ninth Digit: Car manufacturer’s security code.

Tenth Digit: Manufacturing year of the car.

Eleventh Digit: Manufacturing plant of the particular car model.

Remaining Six Digits: Unique serial number of the car, also known as the chassis number.

Car Chassis Number: The car chassis number is the last six digits of the VIN number. People often confuse the VIN as the chassis number, but the entire VIN number cannot be considered as the chassis number.

Let us see a chassis number example. Suppose a car has a VIN number as MA3EYD32S007004AN. Then its chassis number will be 7004AN. You can find the chassis number from the VIN number, but the opposite is not possible.

Car Engine Number: A car’s engine number is a unique number etched on its engine. The engine number is different from the VIN and is also used for a car’s identification.

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A car’s VIN number is its unique identification number used by the authorities to register it. This number is allotted by the car manufacturer and distinguishes the car from other models and makes.

You can find this crucial number in a number of ways:

Car Registration Certificate (RC): When a car dealer sells a car, he gets it registered at the local Regional Transport Office (RTO). The RTO officer mentions the VIN number on the car’s registration certificate. You will get the vehicle registration certificate with the VIN mentioned on it.

Car insurance document: Since every motorised vehicle must be insured, you will have to get your car insured at the time of purchase. The car insurance document will contain its VIN number.

When you buy or renew your car insurance policy with Tata AIG, an e-copy of the policy document is sent to your registered email ID once the buying/ renewal process is complete. You can check the VIN number on your car insurance policy document.

The door: The car chassis number is printed on the vehicle’s driver-side door. You can find it printed on a metal strip on the car’s B-pillar. You can see the chassis number when you open the car’s driver-side door.

The hood: The VIN is also printed under the car’s hood, next to the engine.

The dashboard: You may also find the car’s VIN number on the driver’s side dashboard of your car. However, not all car manufacturers mention the VIN at this place, and you can check your car to see if it is present on the dashboard.

The boot: A car’s chassis number is also present under the spare wheel in the boot. You can easily find it when you lift the spare wheel in the boot.

The rear wheel and the front grill: Some car manufacturers provide the car’s VIN number above its rear wheel and under the front grill. However, not all manufacturers provide the number at these places. Moreover, it is challenging to locate the number above the rear wheel.

The car dealership: If you are unable to locate the VIN at any of the places mentioned above, you can contact the car dealer from whom you purchased the vehicle. The dealer will be able to trace and identify the car’s VIN for you.

Similar to the VIN, your car’s engine number is also used for vehicle identification purposes. However, it is a unique number and is different from the VIN. You can find the car engine number in several ways:

The car’s engine: Your car’s engine number is printed on the engine’s body. The engine number is neatly printed on a metal sticker on the engine casing. The number is printed in such a way that it is clearly visible, and you see it when you open the car’s hood.

The car’s registration certificate: A car’s registration certificate is an essential document that contains critical information about the vehicle. Along with the VIN chassis number, you can also find the car’s engine number printed on the RC.

Car insurance document: Along with the car’s RC, the four-wheeler insurance policy document also contains all vital information about the car. You can refer to the insurance policy document you received in your email or your registered address and find the car engine number.

The car dealership: A quick way to find out a car’s engine number is to contact the dealer from whom the car was purchased. You can make a call or plan a quick visit to the dealership office and get all information about your car, including its engine number.

The car owner’s manual: Usually, the car manufacturer prints the car’s engine number on the vehicle’s engine casing. However, a few manufacturers may provide it at some other location on the car. Refer to the owner’s manual to find out the exact place where the engine number is stamped or printed on the car.

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You can find your car’s engine number, VIN number, and chassis number online by following a few simple steps:

Visit the VAHAN NR E-Services page on the Parivahan website.

From the main menu, click the ‘Know Your Vehicle Details’ option.

If you have already registered on the website, use your registered mobile number to log in. If you are a new user, use your email ID and phone number to create an account.

Enter the vehicle information and the Captcha details.

Select the ‘Search Vehicle’ option.

Several details about your car, including its registration number, engine number, VIN number, chassis number, owner’s name, and fuel type, will appear on your screen.

You must essentially buy car insurance for your four-wheeler, as it is a legal mandate to buy at least a third-party car insurance to drive your vehicle anywhere across the country. A car insurance policy not only protects you from legal trouble but also protects your car and yourself against various mishaps like accidents, theft, and vehicle damage due to natural and man-made calamities.

With Tata AIG, you can buy a third-party (basic policy) or comprehensive car insurance policy. You can also buy your own damage insurance coverage to add to your third-party car insurance. Additionally, you can choose from 12 insurance riders to increase the coverage scope of your own damage or comprehensive car insurance plan.

It is advisable to compare can insurance online to choose the right insurance plan that provides you with the desired coverage and is budget-friendly at the same time.

As we have seen above, a car insurance policy document contains all the vital information about your car, including its VIN, chassis number, and engine number. You need not look anywhere else and can find all vehicle-related information in your insurance policy document.

The Government has eased the process of obtaining and ensuring PUC Certificate validity for the vehicles and introduced options to download the certificate online. Here are a few necessary steps to help you with the process.

Steps To Obtain The PUC Certificate

• Take your four-wheeler to an emission test centre. There are fuel stations with emission test centres throughout the country. In addition, there are standalone licenced emission testing centres and other authorised centres with computerised emission testing equipment. Here is a link to the PUC Centre List.

• The testing centre operator will examine your vehicle and the exhaust system to find the emission levels. The limits are specific to every State.

• Upon successful examination, the operator will get the PUC Certificate generated.

• Pay the required fees and get the PUC Certificate.

• If your vehicle does not comply with the required standards, you will receive a rejection slip. You will have to find the reasons and take the necessary actions on your vehicle to get the PUC Certificate.

• The cost for obtaining a PUC Certificate can range from ₹60 to ₹100 for a four-wheeler.

Steps To Download PUC Certificate Online

• Visit the Parivahan website for the PUC Certificate and related online services managed by The Ministry Of Road Transport And Highways.

• Click the option "PUC Certificate".

• Provide the Registration Number, the last 5 characters of the Chassis Number, and the code below.

• Click the option for "PUC Details". You can check the validity of the PUC Certificate for your new car with the expiry date.

• Download or print the PUC Certificate.

Knowing the PUC validity of a new car is crucial to staying compliant with the law. Driving without a PUC certificate can invite fines and penalties. Due to this reason, it is crucial to check PUC validity online at regular intervals. If the PUC validity has expired, you can renew it without any hassle.

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