Where is the VIN number in Dacia Sandero (Sandero II [2018-2019])?

This guide covers the Dacia Sandero II (2018–2019), including Stepway—VIN locations are the same in the inspected videos.

Chassis Number Locations

Engine Bay – Right Suspension Strut Tower (Stamped VIN)

• Where to look: Open the hood and locate the top of the right-front shock/strut tower (vehicle right side). The VIN is stamped/engraved on the flat, top horizontal surface of the strut turret, between the coolant expansion tank and the fender wall.
• Access: Easy to reach, but usually dusty/grimy and the hood creates shadow, making the characters low-contrast. Wipe/scrub the pad before reading.
• Note: The inspected cars are LHD (EU). In RHD markets (UK), this stamped VIN typically remains on the right-side strut tower (now driver side), but always verify on the vehicle.
• Tip: If the stamping is faint or dirty, use ScanVin.app “High Contrast AI Mode” to pull the engraved characters out after you wipe the surface.

B-Pillar – Right Door Jamb Manufacturer Sticker (Statutory Plate)

• Where to look: Open the front right door and look low on the right B-pillar (center pillar) for a black manufacturer label/sticker with white text (often with a barcode).
• Access: Very easy—it’s protected by the door seal and usually clean, with high contrast.
• Note: Typically on the right B-pillar on the vehicles shown. If it’s missing or unreadable, check the opposite pillar as a backup.
• Tip: This is ideal for fast capture—use ScanVin.app OCR scanning to read the printed VIN/barcode cleanly without transcription mistakes.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Dacia Sandero VIN Number (Chassis Number) Location

▶ Watch Dacia Sandero VIN Location Guide

• Shows how to open the hood, then demonstrates both the engine-bay stamped VIN and the right-door-jamb sticker location in one walkthrough.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Stamped VIN is hard to read: Dust buildup on the strut tower stamping is common—wipe, then angle a flashlight across the engraving to create shadow contrast.
• Shadows under the hood: The hood blocks overhead light; move the phone light to the side so the numbers “pop.”
• Sticker vs. stamped VIN: The pillar sticker can be missing/changed (replaced after paint/bodywork). For legal identity checks, always confirm the stamped chassis VIN matches the sticker and documents.

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