Build year is the year in which the car was manufactured, it’s important that the build year is correct when identifying your car in order to get a carsales Instant Offer.
Where to find it?
The build plate should be located in one of the following locations:
- Engine bay
- Door sills
- Door pillar
- Boot
It’s important to note that the build year is different to the compliance date or the year the car was first registered. Registration papers/stickers are not always a reliable source for build year.
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