Vauxhall paint code location
Where is the paint code on a Vauxhall?
On most Vauxhalls it's under the bonnet. Check the places in the order shown — it varies a little by model and age.
- 1Under the bonnet
- 2Driver’s door frame (B-pillar)
- 3Boot floor / spare-wheel well
Where to look
- Under the bonnet, on the front slam panel or inner wing
- On the door pillar on some models
- In the boot floor on some older models
What the code looks like
Two or three characters, sometimes with a Z prefix (for example Z20R).
Don't mistake the VIN (17 characters) or the trim code for it: the paint code is the short one.
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Vauxhall paint code questions
Where is the paint code on a Vauxhall?
Under the bonnet, on the front slam panel or inner wing. If it isn’t there: on the door pillar on some models.
What does a Vauxhall paint code look like?
Two or three characters, sometimes with a Z prefix (for example Z20R).
Is the Vauxhall paint code on the V5C?
No — the logbook only gives a colour family such as “grey”. The factory code is on the label on the car, or you can look it up from the registration.
The label is missing or unreadable — now what?
Labels peel off and fade, especially on older cars or after a repair. Enter the registration above and we’ll find the Vauxhall’s colour and its likely paint codes.