For 1990-2009 cars only
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate (1) is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle.
Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Country of Origin | 2 | Canada |
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
3 | Make | 4 | Buick |
4 5 | Car Line/Series | W/B W/F W/S W/Y | Regal LS Regal GS Century Custom Century Limited |
6 | Body Style | 5 | Four-Door Sedan (GM Style 69) |
7 | Restraint System | 2 | Active (Manual) Belts W/Driver and Passenger Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Frontal) |
8 | Engine Type | J K 1 | RPO LG8, 3.1L, V6, SFI RPO L36, 3.8L, V6, MFI RPO L67, 3.8L, V6, MFI |
9 | Check Digit | -- | -- |
10 | Model Year | 4 | 2004 |
11 | Plant Location | 1 | Oshawa #2, ON |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | W | 400001 |
