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How can I tell what kind of Honda Civic I have?

I’ve owned my Honda Civic for over 10 years, and it still runs without any major problems. While talking about cars with my friends the other day, they asked me what model Civic I have because it must be well made—but I couldn’t remember. Is there a way to tell what kind of Honda Civic I have?

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Jack Walsh · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That’s awesome your
Honda Civic
is still running so well after 10 years. It sounds like you’re a responsible owner!
You can tell what kind of Honda Civic you have by looking at the rear of the vehicle for an emblem that indicates the model or by checking the owner’s manual. Typically, the emblem is located near the rear bumper toward one side and will usually be a word or series of letters such as SE, EXL, LX-S, Sport, etc.
If the emblem is gone, you can use an online VIN decoder to tell what kind of Honda Civic you have. The VIN is unique to your car, and entering it into a free decoder will provide you with the model and additional vehicle information.
If you’re not sure where to find the VIN, try checking:
  • The lower left side of the dashboard
  • Under the hood near the front of the engine block
  • The driver side door or door jam
  • The vehicle’s title or registration
  • Your insurance documents
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