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Old 09-03-2005, 09:53 PM
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Since thieves can make a key from dealer with VIN number. i know many people covered their VIN number on front window.

My question is that is that legal?? i mean say if someone is giving me a parking ticket or ect. and they do check VIN numbers dont they?? and if VIN was covered, that will lead to another problem?

let me know what do guys know.
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its not that easy to get a key from the dealer though gotta have proof its your car
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no i dont think so cuz i cover mines up all the time and when i get pulled over they just look at it and dont say **** about it
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i cover mines not a problem here. but yah i know alot of people on the inside that are shady so i cover mines
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Default Re: covering VIN number on front window legal?? (dc4 integi2a 00)

pull your dash out..and put a piece of electrical tape on the little window for the vin on the window then proceed to re install the dash.... that way even you cant get the vin lol
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Default Re: covering VIN number on front window legal?? (JunkyDC2)

covering your vin# is illegal.

but it really doesnt matter because a smart thief can get your vin# from your license plates...


besides. they can also get a dent puller and pull out any of your key cylinders and then read the key code on it to get a key cut.. and all key cylinders have them unless you sand them down.

so keep your car close and out of sight as much as possible and leave your vin# visible... because there are other ways of getting your key made
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by phoshizzle88 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">its not that easy to get a key from the dealer though gotta have proof its your car</TD></TR></TABLE>

and if you have the key code, you dont have to go to any dealer,, you can give the key code to joe shmoe that charges $1.00 to make a key... down the street. who is more than happy to earn a dollar from you.

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Default Re: covering VIN number on front window legal?? (cxSHOE)

hmm..good point. they why people install handle from 4door integra(rear one).

good to know
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JunkyDC2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hmm..good point. they why people install handle from 4door integra(rear one).

good to know </TD></TR></TABLE>

because they dont know the information.

kinda like if you never knew about the p2p networks you wouldnt know how to get free movies, free ringtones, free $1,000 software for your computers etc.....


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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JunkyDC2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
My question is that is that legal?? i mean say if someone is giving me a parking ticket or ect. and they do check VIN numbers dont they?? and if VIN was covered, that will lead to another problem?
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not parking illegally solves this problem quite well....
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Default Re: covering VIN number on front window legal?? (JunkyDC2)

besides if someone wants your car that bad they'll get it doesnt really matter


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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by phoshizzle88 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">besides if someone wants your car that bad they'll get it doesnt really matter[/i]</TD></TR></TABLE>
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