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Topic: using vin numbers to find history

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using vin numbers to find history

Posted: 1/28/03 8:37am Message 1 of 8
benelliboy
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Bryan, OH - USA
Joined: 1/28/2003
Posts: 2
Vette(s): 1970 coupe 350-300 4spd
I'm trying to find out if there are any web sites out there
where i can use my vin number to find out about the history
and past owners of my 70 vette...


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using vin numbers to find history

Posted: 1/29/03 7:58pm Message 2 of 8
75corvette
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POTTSTOWN, PA - USA
Joined: 12/19/2001
Posts: 91
Vette(s): 1975 L-48, 4 speed, side pipes, currantly and continually under repair. Build Date: June 16, 1975
The best way for you to track down previous owners of you vette is to go to your local DMV and request a VIN search of your vette. Some states will not allow this, if your state does allow it there may be a small fee involved.
I would stay away from any web site that say they will track the vin numbers for you. Go directly to the source, your local DMV Department of Motor Vehicles
Good Hunting
Joe V.


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using vin numbers to find history

Posted: 1/31/03 2:32am Message 3 of 8
gold73
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Ive got the same need only i'm on the other side of the world
and i'm finding it hard to get any info!! my car came from California and if anyone lives in Ca. and can help it would be greatly appreciated.I looked at these website that promise to trace your car and it doesnt seem to be value for money.
Is Benelliboy because you own a Sei?
Geoff


using vin numbers to find history

Posted: 1/31/03 10:36am Message 4 of 8
pozz33
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WEST HAVEN, CT - USA
Joined: 8/12/2002
Posts: 107
Vette(s): 1971 coupe brands hatch green with saddle interior
I have spent many hours trying to get background on my vette with little success. I found the selling dealer, his number and the order date, production date but nothing else.
My car is out of Chicago and the DMV wont give me info. They said its on file but I can't have it. |bouncy|


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using vin numbers to find history

Posted: 2/3/03 1:27am Message 5 of 8
blk79
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moro, IL - USA
Joined: 2/11/2002
Posts: 406
Vette(s): 1979 Black coupe. 11256 original, documented, miles on it when I bought it in April of 2000. It now has 13100 on it. Oyster interior, like new. Everything original, everything works, except the clock. Paint has a couple of minor flaws.
If you have a good friend in the local police dept, you might just talk him into getting this info for you. |thumb|


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using vin numbers to find history

Posted: 2/6/03 7:36pm Message 6 of 8
doc_guero
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Eagle Pass, TX - USA
Joined: 1/5/2003
Posts: 17
Vette(s): 1977 2dr Coupe T-Top
Hi, I m Ron in Eagle Pass, Texas and relatively new comer...3 weeks. Had similar problems when trying to get current insuracne company to add to my policy... long run didn't want to insure comp/coll, et al. Numbers were the problem... data bases - most go back to 1980's and require to enter a 17 digit number, I think, like you, 1977 and earlier had 13 digits. Here's my problem. Texas title - it is rebuilt salvage - got it in complete shape. but wonder where it says Make of Vehicle - listed as VAQU - Anyone know if that's correct for TX title 1977. ANd like you, would like to find out at least a little history. |ohwell|


using vin numbers to find history

Posted: 2/9/03 1:10pm Message 7 of 8
garry72conv
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BRADENTON, FL - USA
Joined: 8/4/2002
Posts: 669
Vette(s): 1972 convertible 350 auto trans, delux int, air, ps, pb, t/t wheel, pw, 79,000 org miles Rare one year only color
contact texas DMV ask them what those letters VAQU stand for

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using vin numbers to find history

Posted: 2/11/03 6:29pm Message 8 of 8
1973Stingray454
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Vette(s): 1973 Coupe, yellow with dark saddle leather, LS-4 454, auto, A/C, AM/FM Stereo, ps, pw, pb, tilt-tele, luggage rack
Apparently there is a Federal Privacy of Information Act which is why DMV are not permitted to divulge information of previous owners of cars. I don't know how any "pay" website could get aroung a federal law. I guess if your car doesn't have a "pedigree history" your out of luck. If anyone finds another way of tracing VIN owner history, please let me know. Thanks.

1973Stingray454, CRVT454@aol.com


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