The subjects of these emails often originate as recommendations from the group, which is rolling 1,200+ deep now. On that note, thank you to everyone who suggests topics and spreads the word...I really appreciate it! This week’s topic comes, once again, from our esteemed colleague, Andrew Thomas.

Another source for vehicle specs

Born from the Automobile Information Disclosure Act of 1958, which was sponsored by Mike Monroney, the Monroney sticker is the big old label you see plastered to the window of new cars detailing the build, fuel economy, safety ratings, price, etc.

These stickers can be acquired online for most vehicles, and one great resource for said acquisition is MonroneyLabels.com. For $10, you can instantly download the sticker and learn some really useful stuff, including:

  • Equipped technology packages

  • Safety features (AEB, ped detection, etc.)

  • Mechanical details (transmission, differential, engine, etc.)

  • Wheelbase (often detailed for pickups and chassis)

  • Assembly plant

  • Original dealer, etc.

A sticker from this 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe is shown below (click to expand).

 
 

Access to the window sticker is especially valuable nowadays, as we attempt to determine what advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) a vehicle is equipped with - which often varies with trim level - and what role those systems may have played in a crash.

Thanks again for reading along!

Lou Peck
​Lightpoint | Axiom​

P.S. I'm excited to FINALLY launch my podcast with legendary guest Jeff Muttart. It'll be out next week, so stay tuned!