* Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): The VIN is a 17-character code located on the driver's side dashboard, visible through the windshield, and also on the driver's side doorjamb. The tenth digit of the VIN represents the model year. You can use a VIN decoder online (many free services are available) to get detailed information about your truck, including the year.
* Title and Registration: Your vehicle's title and registration documents will clearly state the year of manufacture.
* Build Plate/Sticker: Some vehicles have a build plate or sticker located inside the driver's side doorjamb or under the hood. This sticker contains various information, often including the model year.
* Owner's Manual: The owner's manual should list the year of manufacture on the first few pages. However, this is only useful if you still have the original manual.
The VIN is the most reliable method for determining the year. The other methods can be helpful as corroborating evidence, but the VIN is definitive.
