VIN Numbers

[FCAV]

I'm in the process of selling my Jeep and someone with some online interest (it was posted on Kijiji) has asked for the vin number to do a lien search (and I assume a car history report).

Anything he can really do with the VIN that can do any harm?

[krazycanuck]

I wouldn't worry too much about it, anyone could walk up and see your VIN # on your dashboard plate through your window.

[FCAV]

Originally Posted by krazycanuck

I wouldn't worry too much about it, anyone could walk up and see your VIN # on your dashboard plate through your window.

That's what I'm thinking but remember those lovely email forwards going around about that being a new scam and going to dealers to get keys cut and what not. Basically probably just a bit of stupid paranoia on my part.

[evilcougar]

You have every right to be paranoid, but, Krazycanuck is right. Your VIN is on your dash for all to see. Just let them run it. No one should buy a vehicle without doing a lien search.

[Bill Bumface]

Honestly at a lot of dealers you can take the VIN and talk your way into getting a key cut, but there are easier ways to steal cars than that.

[BlackArcher101]

It's common practice. I wouldn't worry about giving it out.