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SD300 03-17-2006 02:26 AM
Q about switching VIN #
 
Say if u have an old rusty car, somehow u found a car with no reg, decided to switch VIN #. Is it illegal? Or keep your damn mouth shut.
TIA

MTI 03-17-2006 02:33 AM
In addition to state and local laws, tampering or misrepresenting the VIN is a federal offense, with a maximum 5 year imprisonment. 18 USC sec. 511(a)

wbain5280 03-17-2006 03:21 AM
So don't screw with it. Don't switch license plates either.

250 Coupe 03-17-2006 03:41 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by wbain5280
So don't screw with it. Don't switch license plates either.
Somebody switched the plates on SWMBO's Stratus one night. I noticed that the rear plate was upside down:confused: No plate on the front:eek:
Cost us $45 for new plates:mad:

Michael

GermanStar 03-17-2006 09:29 AM
Yeah, definitely a no-no...

Ali Al-Chalabi 03-17-2006 09:33 AM
Why would you want to do this unless you are trying to cover up something under the history of the old VIN, which is why it is illegal.


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