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Original Window Sticker

Mercedes-Benz offers this internally. I can pull up window stickers all the way back to 2003 I believe. For a while HomeNet was pulling this data from Mercedes into WebIOL. It was a huge help for optioning our used Mercedes-Benz. I never understood why they didn't peruse all the manufacturers on an exclusive agreement. Having access and the ability to house the actual window sticker for every vehicle by VIN would have been amazing.

Can you imagine having access to a copy of the original window sticker for every used car on your lot?
 

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Dealers discuss the Ford window sticker lookup tool (available for 2007+ vehicles via VIN), which allows them to instantly access original manufacturer specifications for used inventory to improve vehicle descriptions and appraisals. The conversation reveals that Chrysler, GM, and some Toyota/Lexus dealers also have similar tools with varying accessibility and limitations, though Ford's is notably the most convenient since it works regardless of vehicle status. While several dealers find these tools valuable for marketing and appraisal purposes, GM's tool appears to have restrictions and other manufacturers largely lack public-facing options.

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