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Black Book Adds GM Build Data to VIN Decode Valuation Data
Build Data comprises "as built" content such as optional equipment specific to a unique 17-digit VIN. This new integration will allow for a higher degree of valuation precision for General Motors vehicles.
May 2, 2019
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Black Book has integrated General Motors' Build Data into the company's VIN Decode and valuations data, the company announced.
Build Data comprises "as built" content such as optional equipment specific to a unique 17-digit VIN. This new integration will allow for a higher degree of valuation precision for General Motors vehicles.
This move is meant to help vehicle lenders, auctions, fleet management companies, consumer trade-in websites, inventory appraisal applications, dealers, rental companies, and all other types of buyers and sellers that would benefit from automatic inclusion of Build Data from General Motors in their valuations, according to Black Book.
Topics:Fleet Management CompaniesUsed Vehicle ValuesBlack BookGeneral MotorsResidual ValueRemarketingGlobal Fleet
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