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Find the automobile information sticker inside your car. Since the 1980s, most cars feature a sticker that outlines identifying information about the vehicle. This sticker usually includes a bar code and lists the make of your car, the date and country of manufacture, and other relevant information. Look at your car manual to see where the information sticker can be found in your car, or look for it:[1]
On the inside of your door jamb
On the inside of your car door
On the driver side interior dash[2]
Under the hood at the front of the engine
In the rear wheel well, directly above the tire
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Look for the exterior paint color codes on the information sticker. In some vehicles, the codes for your car's paint colors will be clearly labelled "VIN". Scan through the information on the sticker to find codes specifically listed for paint or color. These codes may be separated into the body color and trim color, which are sometimes different.[3]
The number of letters or numbers in the specific color codes will vary between manufacturers.
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Look for a "C" code if you don't see the words "paint" or "color." In some vehicles, the paint color codes will be identified only with an abbreviation or shorthand. Look for the letter "C" which usually indicates color. You may also see the abbreviation "Tr" indicating the color of the trim on your car.[4]
