Volkswagen auto parts are readily available for mechanics and car owners alike. Before purchasing a replacement auto component, first determine the exact year the vehicle was built.

Knowing Which Replacement Volkswagen Auto Parts to Buy

To find the correct replacement auto parts for any vehicle, the year and model of the vehicle must be known, and in some cases, information about the type of engine is needed as well. This is true of A/C parts, for example.

If the year of the car is not known, the vehicle identification number (VIN) can help. The 10th digit in a standardized VIN represents the year that particular Volkswagen was made. If the character in that position is an "A," for example, then the car was made in 1980 or 2010. If the character is a "4," then the car was made in 1974 or 2004.

In a Volkswagen, the VIN will be located either on the dash on the left side (as seen through the windshield), on the door post on the right side or on the inner fender on the right side. It's important to remember that the VIN was not standardized until the late 1970s. Earlier VINs may or may not use the same structure.

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