Volkswagen Build Guide And Model Years

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Volkswagen Build Guide And Model Years

Posted on 25 July 2019 | Share: |

Did you know that Volkswagen provides a build guide for their vehicles, 1999-present? This guide is an invaluable resource in helping you make sure you find the correct body repair manual.

For example, if you were to search for a 2025 Atlas, the search results would give you the following options:

Atlas [CA3] (> 2024)
Atlas Cross Sport [CMD] (> 2024)

The first thing to be aware of is that even though 2024 is listed in the search results, these are for 2025 and newer models. This is what the "➤ 2024" means.

The second thing, which model should you choose? This is where the build guide provides more information.

To locate the guide, log into the Volkswagen subscription-based website.

Click Service Information (tabs across top of webpage)
Search page opens
Look for For A List Of All VW Vehicles, Refer To The Build Guide (middle of webpage)
Click blue Build Guide to download PDF
Scroll to find correct year and model

Our example:

Atlas - CA3
Atlas Cross Sport - CMD

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