SKODA

Skoda cars

Skoda is a Czech car manufacturing company established in 1925. At the same time, the company can be proud of the fact that at different times it produced elements for the Niagara power station and the Suez Canal. In the 1990s, the company acquired the concern Wolkswagen, which modernized production. The result was the emergence of the model Skoda Octavia, which has not lost its relevance today. The main difference between the company Skoda – affordable price models with their good quality.

In the Czech Republic, more than half of the population choose Skoda cars. The reason for this – the pride of the national manufacturer and the desire to support the company.

Skoda model range

The number of models that the manufacturer produces, really impressive. And most of them have several generations. In the catalogs of Skoda you can find a model with any characteristics – from compact city cars to SUVs and hatchbacks, from “family” minivans to bright convertibles.

Today such models as Skoda Octavia, Skoda Kodiaq, Skoda Fabia and Skoda Fabia Scout, compact Skoda Citigo, new Skoda Scala and elite Skoda Superb are popular. Products differ in reliability, comfort and interior design, as well as a concise control system.

In Europe, the most frequently encountered model is the Skoda Octavia. It is chosen for its versatility, large luggage compartment, which is easy to increase due to folding rear seats, cabin space and convenience for passengers, economical fuel consumption, and most importantly – a relatively low price.

Skoda VIN

VIN is the identification number of the car, which makes it possible to find out its equipment and origin. It is on every car, but its position may vary depending on the brand or year of manufacture. Search for VIN-code on Skoda costs:

• on the cup of the front right rack;
• at the central rack on the left;
• below the windshield;
• in the engine compartment.

In modern Skoda models, the first three symbols indicate the code of the manufacturer, the fourth – the model code, the fifth – the engine type, the sixth – compliance with environmental standards, the seventh – airbag, the eighth – body type, the ninth – complete set, the tenth – model year, eleventh – the place of assembly, and the signs from the twelfth to the seventeenth – the serial number.

There are the following variations of WMI codes (the first three characters of the VIN number) to determine the country of production and the manufacturer of the Skoda car:

• 1A9 – Manufacturer: AAI / ACL Technology (USA); Country: USA
• TMB – Manufacturer: SKODA (CZ); Country: Czech Republic
• TMP – Manufacturer: SKODA OSTROV (CZ); Country: Czech Republic
• TMS – Manufacturer: SKODA (CZ); Country: Czech Republic
• TNL – Manufacturer: SKODA (CZ); Country: Czech Republic
• XW8 – Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Rus (LLC) (RU); Country Russia
• XWW – Manufacturer: AZIA AVTO AO (KZ); Country: Kazakhstan
• Y6U – Manufacturer: Eurocar (UA); Country Ukraine

Checking the wincode of Skoda models

For cars purchased in the company salon, the VIN-code is checked to find out information of interest that may not be in the documentation, for example, the place of assembly.

But in the case of the acquisition of the machine “with hands”, checking the win-code is the key to security of the transaction. For example, the previous owner changed part of the configuration and did not inform the buyer about it, although in this case the price of the car is significantly reduced.

Timely verification guarantees a “clean” car history, and will save the new owner from unnecessary financial costs and worries, as well as legal problems in the case of fraud.