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bouncytruck · 07-31-2003, 07:17 PM

I'm thinking about buying a Blazer that the owner has lost the title. I called the Washington State Police to see if they could run the VIN to make sure I can re-title the vehicle. They said that they can't run a VIN unless they have the vehicle there. So how do you check to see if something is clear if you can't even get the police to check it for you? Doesn't this leave it wide open for people to steal cars and part them out?

I'd bet that this truck will be just fine, but I don't want to get screwed.

07-31-2003, 07:17 PM	#1
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Checking a VIN to see if it is stolen I'm thinking about buying a Blazer that the owner has lost the title. I called the Washington State Police to see if they could run the VIN to make sure I can re-title the vehicle. They said that they can't run a VIN unless they have the vehicle there. So how do you check to see if something is clear if you can't even get the police to check it for you? Doesn't this leave it wide open for people to steal cars and part them out? I'd bet that this truck will be just fine, but I don't want to get screwed. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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