The BuildVIN blog
Guides on build sheets, window stickers, option codes and decoding your car's factory spec by VIN.
What Is a Car Build Sheet (and How to Get Yours by VIN)
A build sheet is the factory's official record of every option your car was ordered with. Here's what it contains and how to pull yours from your VIN.
How to Read a Window Sticker and Factory Equipment List
A window sticker (equipment list) lists every factory option on your car. Here's how to read the codes, packages and standard vs optional equipment.
How to Find Your Car's Original Factory Options by VIN
Want to know your car's original factory options? Your VIN unlocks the full build record. Here's how to look up factory options by VIN.
Audi PR Codes Explained: Decode Your Audi's Options
Audi PR codes are the factory codes for every option on your Audi. Learn what PR codes are and how to decode yours from the VIN.
Buying a Used Car? Verify the Spec by VIN First
Before you buy a used car, verify its factory spec by VIN. A build sheet confirms the options are genuine — and protects your money.
Where to Find Your VIN (and What the 17 Digits Mean)
Not sure where your VIN is? Here are the common places to find your 17-character VIN, and what the digits actually mean.
BMW Option Codes Explained: Decode Your BMW by VIN
BMW option (SA) codes are the factory codes for every feature on your BMW. Learn what they mean and how to decode yours from the VIN.
Mercedes-Benz Data Card: Decode Your VIN's Factory Options
The Mercedes-Benz data card lists every factory option on your car. Here's what it is and how to decode yours from the VIN.
VW, Škoda & SEAT PR Codes Explained (Decode by VIN)
PR codes are the Volkswagen Group's factory option codes, shared across VW, Audi, Škoda, SEAT and CUPRA. Here's how to decode yours by VIN.
Porsche Option Codes: Decode Your Porsche by VIN
Porsche option codes record exactly how your car was specified — Sport Chrono, PASM, Bose and more. Here's how to decode yours by VIN.
How to Get a Window Sticker by VIN
Lost the original window sticker? You can recover your car's factory equipment list from just the VIN. Here's how it works.
Volvo Build Sheet by VIN: Decode Your Volvo's Options
Decode your Volvo's factory equipment list by VIN — trim line, packs, wheels and options like Bowers & Wilkins and Pilot Assist.
Renault Build Sheet by VIN: Decode Your Renault's Options
Decode your Renault's factory equipment list by VIN — trim, packs, wheels and features like harman/kardon and OpenR infotainment.
How a Car's Options Affect Its Used Value (Check by VIN)
Factory options can make two identical cars worth very different amounts. Here's how to value a used car by its real spec — decoded from the VIN.
Hyundai Build Sheet by VIN: Decode Your Hyundai's Options
Decode your Hyundai's factory equipment list by VIN — trim grade, packs, wheels and features like SmartSense and KRELL audio.
Kia Build Sheet by VIN: Decode Your Kia's Options
Decode your Kia's factory equipment list by VIN — trim grade, packs, wheels and features like Drive Wise and Meridian audio.
Land Rover Build Sheet by VIN: Decode Your Options
Decode your Land Rover or Range Rover's factory equipment list by VIN — trim, packs, wheels, Meridian audio and Terrain Response.
SEAT Build Sheet by VIN: Decode Your SEAT's PR Codes
Decode your SEAT's factory PR codes by VIN — trim level, packs, wheels and features like BeatsAudio and the digital cockpit.
Škoda Build Sheet by VIN: Decode Your Škoda's PR Codes
Decode your Škoda's factory PR codes by VIN — trim line, packs, wheels and features like Columbus navigation and Canton audio.