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VINs can sometimes be decoded to reveal factory-installed options.

Explanation

The NHTSA and industry sources explain that VINs encode vehicle details and manufacturers or commercial services can map VINs to build sheets with optional equipment.

Sources

VINs can sometimes be decoded to reveal factory-installed options. - Senate Democrats seek to "get to bottom" of Moreno's car data collection on senators | Principle Civics