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03-17-2006, 02:26 AM

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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.
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03-17-2006, 02:33 AM

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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)

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03-17-2006, 03:21 AM

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So don't screw with it. Don't switch license plates either.

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03-17-2006, 03:41 AM

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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

No plate on the front

Cost us $45 for new plates

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03-17-2006, 09:29 AM

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Yeah, definitely a no-no...

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03-17-2006, 09:33 AM

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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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