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Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by brauneyes: 4:19pm On Feb 18, 2008
2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C320
WDBRF64JX1F092145
SEDAN 4 DR
3.2L V6 SFI SOHC 18V / REAR WHEEL DRIVE
This vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
The last reported odometer reading was 44,822 Miles.
No Accidents, No reported Concerns
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by brauneyes: 4:21pm On Feb 18, 2008
@adesilver: The VIN you supplied, "WAUZZ28AZMA199431", is invalid. Please check the number for accuracy and try again below.
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by brauneyes: 4:24pm On Feb 18, 2008
1999 NISSAN ALTIMA XE/GXE/SE/GLE
1N4DL01DXXC118002
SEDAN 4 DR
2.4L L4 FI / FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
This vehicle DOES NOT qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
The last reported odometer reading was 112,009 Miles
11/19/2005 102,121 Maryland
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Randallstown, MD
Title #36540935 Registration issued or renewed
New owner reported

04/27/2006 Maryland
Motor Vehicle Dept. TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE
Title or registration issued
to insurance company

04/27/2006 112,009 Maryland
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Nottingham, MD
Title #36540935 SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED





Owner 5
Purchased: 2006
Where: Maryland
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 8/22/06 - present
(1 yr. 5 mo.)



Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
08/22/2006 Maryland
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Lanham, MD
Title #36135479 New owner reported
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED

11/02/2006 Maryland
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Bowie, MD
Title #36135479 SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by NextProdigy(m): 4:25pm On Feb 18, 2008
Hi Brauneyes, could you help me check out this VIN 4T1BE32K82U604669. Thanks in advance.
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by brauneyes: 4:28pm On Feb 18, 2008
@Jakumo
1999 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED
1J4GW68NXXC798333
4 DR. WAGON/SPORT UTILITY
4.7L V8 MPI / 4 WHEEL DRIVE
This vehicle DOES NOT qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
The last reported odometer reading was 75,059 Miles.
02/03/2006 Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Manassas, VA Title or registration issued
New owner reported

02/15/2006 Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Manassas, VA Title or registration issued

09/05/2006 Maryland
Motor Vehicle Dept. TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE
Title or registration issued
to insurance company

09/05/2006 75,059 Maryland
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Waldorf, MD SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by brauneyes: 4:31pm On Feb 18, 2008
@jakumo:

JT3HN865Y0309519 is 16 digits, i need 17 digits of VIN
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by brauneyes: 4:33pm On Feb 18, 2008
@ odapo:
1998 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE
3VWBB61CXWM003019
HATCHBACK 2 DR
2.0L L4 SFI SOHC 8V / FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
This vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
The last reported odometer reading was 100,878 Miles.
08/15/2006 Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Front Royal, VA Title or registration issued
New owner reported

02/10/2007 Virginia
Police Report
Document #071060191 Accident reported
in Warren County
Involving a front impact
with a fixed object
It hit a bank or ledge
Moderate to Severe damage reported
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by lekush(m): 4:35pm On Feb 18, 2008
Hi,

Please could someone educate me what VIN is? I just bought a car and i need to find out about the VIN.

Thanks for ypur help.

Cheers
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by ufofex(m): 4:42pm On Feb 18, 2008
Hi, please check this VIN for a 2002 Toyota Sequoia: 5TDBT44A22S110591
Thanks
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by brauneyes: 4:47pm On Feb 18, 2008
lekush:

Hi,

Please could someone educate me what VIN is? I just bought a car and i need to find out about the VIN.

Thanks for ypur help.

Cheers

Read page three of this thread, there is your answer,thanks
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by brauneyes: 4:50pm On Feb 18, 2008
NextProdigy:

Hi Brauneyes, could you help me check out this VIN 4T1BE32K82U604669. Thanks in advance.

2002 TOYOTA CAMRY LE/XLE/SE
4T1BE32K82U604669
SEDAN 4 DR
2.4L L4 FI DOHC 16V / FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
This vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
The last reported odometer reading was 94,380 Miles.
09/15/2005 76,505 South Carolina
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Anderson, SC
Title #770040148995711 Title issued or updated
Registration issued or renewed
New owner reported

09/08/2006 South Carolina
Police Report
Crash #06105450 Accident reported
in Anderson County
Involving right rear impact
It hit a motor vehicle
Vehicle functional
CARFAX began reporting information from this source on 08/18/2006.


11/25/2006 South Carolina
Police Report
Crash #06141313 Accident reported
in Anderson County
Involving left rear impact
It hit a motor vehicle
Vehicle functional
CARFAX began reporting information from this source on 08/18/2006.
Purchased: 2007
Type: Commercial
Where: South Carolina
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 1/17/07 - present
(1 yr. 1 mo.)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
01/17/2007 94,380 South Carolina
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Greenville, SC
Title #770490170035805 Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Registered as commercial vehicle

06/07/2007 South Carolina
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Greenville, SC
Title #770490176731910 Title issued or updated
Registered as commercial vehicle

10/10/2007 Vehicle Exporter Vehicle exported from
Houston, TX
and imported to
Nigeria
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by brauneyes: 4:54pm On Feb 18, 2008
@ Solidus:
2006 TOYOTA CAMRY LE/XLE/SE
4T1BE32K96U164645
SEDAN 4 DR
2.4L L4 FI DOHC 16V / FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
This vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
The last reported odometer reading was 7,019 Miles.
02/06/2006 NICB Vehicle manufactured
and shipped to original dealer

02/16/2006 3 Cherry Hill Toyota
Cherry Hill, NJ
856-665-5313
www.cherryhilltoyota.com
ww.cherryhilltoyota
.com Vehicle serviced
Pre-delivery inspection completed

02/18/2006 7 Cherry Hill Toyota
Cherry Hill, NJ
856-665-5313
www.cherryhilltoyota.com
ww.cherryhilltoyota
.com Vehicle sold

02/21/2006 New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Sicklerville, NJ Registered as
personal vehicle

02/21/2006 New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Sicklerville, NJ
Title #GD20060521206 Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported

04/28/2006 New Jersey
Police Report Accident Reported
Accident reported
in Atlantic County
It hit another motor vehicle
Vehicle towed
CARFAX began reporting information from this source on 05/03/2006.


06/16/2006 2,157 Cherry Hill Toyota
Cherry Hill, NJ
856-665-5313
www.cherryhilltoyota.com
ww.cherryhilltoyota
.com Vehicle serviced
Two wheel alignment performed

02/06/2007 6,814 New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Blackwood, NJ
Title #WT20070370443 Title issued or updated
Dealer took title of this vehicle
while it was in inventory

02/23/2007 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Manheim, PA Title issued or updated
Dealer took title of this vehicle
while it was in inventory

02/23/2007 7,019 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Pennsylvania
Listed as
a dealer vehicle
03/16/2007 Vehicle Exporter Vehicle exported from
New York, NY
and imported to
Nigeria
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by Guk: 5:54pm On Feb 18, 2008
This service you are providing is much appreciated.

Can you help me check this VIN Number pls: 1HGCM66825A021680 (Honda Accord V6) thanks
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by brauneyes: 6:03pm On Feb 18, 2008
Guk:

This service you are providing is much appreciated.

Can you help me check this VIN Number please: 1HGCM66825A021680 (Honda Accord V6) thanks

2005 HONDA ACCORD EX
1HGCM66825A021680
SEDAN 4 DR
3.0L V6 SFI SOHC 24V / FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
This vehicle DOES NOT qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
The last reported odometer reading was 29,897 Miles.
02/10/2005 39 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Lakewood, CA Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Registered as
personal vehicle
Loan or lien reported

05/30/2006 California
Police Report Accident reported
in Riverside County
Vehicle involved in crash

07/05/2006 California
Motor Vehicle Dept. TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE
Title or registration issued
to insurance company

07/05/2006 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Lakewood, CA Title issued or updated
Loan or lien reported

07/26/2006 California
Motor Vehicle Dept. TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE
Title or registration issued
to insurance company

07/26/2006 29,897 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
North Hollywood, CA SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by Guk: 6:17pm On Feb 18, 2008
Thank you so much. May the good Lord Bless you.

Pls, what does this mean? This vehicle DOES NOT qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by BTT(m): 6:24pm On Feb 18, 2008
Brown Eyes.

If your eyes are truly brown
Its because you deserve a crown

I dont have no car today
-Probably till May-
So I cant ask you to sreen
Or verify my VIN

All I've got to say
'Cos I've got no wad to spray
For this selfless fray
Of yours, is to pray
That the Good God
Make your goals good.

Keep it up
Don't stop!
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by brauneyes: 6:25pm On Feb 18, 2008
Guk:

Thank you so much. May the good Lord Bless you.

Please, what does this mean? This vehicle DOES NOT qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee

The CARFAX Buyback Guarantee protects you from purchasing a vehicle with severe problems as reported by a state or provincial Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) agency.

Here's how the program works:
1) Run a CARFAX Vehicle History Report on a potential vehicle purchase.
2) Upon finding no severe problems (major accidents, fire, flood damage, odometer problems or lemon history) were reported by a DMV, the vehicle automatically qualifies for the Buyback Guarantee.
3) Print and retain a hard copy of the CARFAX Report - it will be required should you decide to submit a claim.
4) Register to activate your free Guarantee.
5) If you later discover that a severe problem was reported by a DMV and not included in the Vehicle History Report, CARFAX will buy the vehicle back.
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by brauneyes: 6:29pm On Feb 18, 2008
BTT:

Brown Eyes.

If your eyes are truly brown
Its because you deserve a crown

I don't have no car today
-Probably till May-
So I can't ask you to sreen
Or verify my VIN

All I've got to say
'Cos I've got no wad to spray
For this selfless fray
Of yours, is to pray
That the Good God
Make your goals good.

Keep it up
Don't stop!



Wow, iam speechless. if my skin was pale, i would be blushing now. Thank You, thank you for the wonderful poem.
I like the rhymes, thank you again, i appreciate you for appreciating me. God bless you too.
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by Guk: 6:31pm On Feb 18, 2008
I dont know who you are, but you qualify for the title "Angel" God will repay you the favour that you have provided to us
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by brauneyes: 7:28pm On Feb 18, 2008
Thank You, Guk
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by 2Rich4U(m): 7:39pm On Feb 18, 2008
JH4KB16525C005023
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by brauneyes: 7:58pm On Feb 18, 2008
2005 ACURA RL
JH4KB16525C005023
SEDAN 4 DR
3.5L V6 PFI SOHC 24V / ALL WHEEL DRIVE
This vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
The last reported odometer reading was 60 Miles.
01/08/2005 60 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Doylestown, PA Vehicle purchase reported
Odometer reading reported

02/09/2005 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Doylestown, PA Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Registered as
personal vehicle

02/12/2007 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Doylestown, PA Title issued or updated


CARFAX 1-Owner vehicle! 1-owner 2005 Acura RL vehicles are worth an average of $2,597 more to consumers because 1-owner vehicles tend to be consistently driven and maintained.
No reported concerns
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by Jakumo(m): 8:08pm On Feb 18, 2008
Thanks for the trace on the Jeep, BrownEyes, and I will re-post the corrected Toyota VIN again later.

Great free public service you are providing by the way. Could save lives by preventing folks from buying unsafe vehicles whose defects may be concealed by the sellers.

Rare to see someone do a good deed and ask for nothing in return. Sho y'right.
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by Ade0001(m): 8:55pm On Feb 18, 2008
Hello Brauneyes, please kindly assist with this VIN JT2BG22KAW0120187

Regards
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by 2Rich4U(m): 9:01pm On Feb 18, 2008
Thanks for the prompt response, your service is greatly appreciated.
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by brauneyes: 9:03pm On Feb 18, 2008
The VIN you supplied, "JT2BG22KAW0120187", is invalid. Please check the number for accuracy and try again below
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by brauneyes: 9:04pm On Feb 18, 2008
2Rich4U:

Thanks for the prompt response, your service is greatly appreciated.

You are welcome
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by cliveland: 9:33pm On Feb 18, 2008
brauneyes,,


its really surprising n annoying, i looks like we've been busy buying battered cars n posing down here in naija, im looking at getting one soonest, im sure going 2 post the VIN 4 ur confirmation. its just that i cant really at this point spend 2.5 - 3m for a brand new car, cos i wld ve just decided on that straight away, im planning stepping up as we say in naija n im looking at a camry 2000 model or an accord of same year make, [babyboy] n im scared most are salvage or retiltled cars.

thanks 4 d naija support, man u r an angel this is what i believe one should learn n see up here, n not trivial issues which we see sometimes. i do hope when legal issues come up requiring legal opinion i might be of good use to others here.
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by brauneyes: 9:51pm On Feb 18, 2008
Thank You Cliveland, that is what iam talking about, community service par excellence
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by Ade0001(m): 10:53pm On Feb 18, 2008
Hello Brauneyes,
sorry for the mistake, the correct VIN is JT2BG22K4W0120187
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by layifioren(m): 2:18am On Feb 19, 2008
Ade0001:

Hello Brauneyes,
sorry for the mistake, the correct VIN is JT2BG22K4W0120187

1998 TOYOTA CAMRY CE/LE/XLE
JT2BG22K4W0120187
SEDAN 4 DR
2.2L L4 FI 16V / FRONT WHEEL DRIVE

04/07/2005       New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.    SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED 

The vehicle was issued a salvage title and not a rebuilt title. I don't think the vehicle was fixed here in the states.

Please people, if you already own the vehicle, save yourself the headache of finding out it's history except for informational purpose.

I think I owe it to fellow Nigerians to give a little education on Salvage and Rebuilt title. First, Salvage/Rebuilt title are not always bad. I read someone earlier that said a salvage title vehicle runs for like 75% less than it's real value. That is a false statement if the vehicle is totally fixed. I drive a vehicle with prior salvage title. The main thing is the person disclosing to you that the vehicle has a salvage title. Morever a vehicle could have been in an accident and not have a salvage title. If the owner of a vehicle decides to pay the cost of fixing their vehicle out of their pocket, it would still have a clean title. So fellow Nigerians, don't go hay-wire about this salvage title thing. Just make sure from now before you buy a Vehicle coming from America you ask the seller if the vehicle was in an accident. There are some vehicles that regardless of them being fixed or not, they cannot be driven here in the states. The DMV issue them some sort of certificate that says the vehicle is never to be road legal. Just shine your eyes well well. Before a vehicle can be issued a Rebuilt title, it must have been fixed and inspected by the State patrol or whichever government safely people are in charge. Also, there is a different between a salvage and a rebuilt title. A SALVAGE TITLE is a title issue by an insurance company to say they are not going to fix the vehicle. That means they'll pay the owner and issue the salvage title. Not that a vehicle does not have to be in major accident. REBUILT TITLE is a title issued to mean the vehicle has been fully fixed an inspected. It is illegal to drive a vehicle with Salvage title but it is legal to drive with a rebuilt title. It just depends on the insurance company's policy. For example, I got into an accident in Sept 2003 with a 2002 Ford Mustang and it was my fault. Well, it cost my insurance company almost $10,000 to fix the vehicle. The policy of my insurance company is that if the repair cost is going to be more than $10,000, they will issue it a Salvage title. But because it wasn't more than that, the vehicle still kept it's clean title but with prior accident. Now to the funny part of it, it wouldn't cost that much if one took it to the body shop to fix. The body shops here extra charge when they know insurance company would be paying. I'll give you another part of the story, I know someone that took his vehicle to the body shop after an accident. He got a quote and the body shop guy gave him a quote based on the thought that insurance company was going to pay. We, the person then got the money from the insurance company, put it in the bank and then went to some other body shop to fix it and he told the guy he was going to pay out of his pocket. With that, he had thousands of dollars left after fixing the vehicle. So what am I trying to say, don't go bananas about the salvage and rebuilt thing. Just make sure the person discloses to you prior accident/flood report and make sure the vehicle was fully fixed with professional inspection. Shikena!
Re: Do Not Buy Any Used Vehicle Without Checking Out The Vin ! by klas(m): 8:48am On Feb 19, 2008
Brauneyes

Can you please help with this

CRV-EX: JHLRD186XYC007495

Accord: 1HGCG1658XA034002

Thanks

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