How to Check a Car's Real Spec Before You Buy
The advert is the seller's version. Here's a 3-minute, VIN-based way to confirm what a car really has.
A used-car advert is the seller's version of the spec. Before you pay, confirm what the car actually left the factory with — by VIN. Here's a quick checklist.
Why the advert isn't enough
Listings get copied, options get confused with accessories, and a retrofit isn't the same as a factory-fitted feature. The VIN settles it.
The 3-minute check
Your VIN
17 characters
Factory record
Decoded options
Your PDF
Emailed in minutes
From VIN to a decoded equipment PDF — in minutes.
- Find the VIN — windscreen base, door jamb or the registration document.
- Pull the factory equipment list by VIN.
- Compare it against the advert — every claimed option should be on the list.
It also protects resale: a documented factory spec is proof you can hand the next buyer.
Get your build sheet by VIN
Every factory option, as two branded PDFs — in minutes. From $7.99.
Get your build sheet by VIN
Every factory option, as two branded PDFs — in minutes. From $7.99.