Vehicle History
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From: Brentwood TN
Vehicle History
I went to Carfax to get a history on my car and when I put in the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) I got the following message:
the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)you entered, 1Z8749S416043, is invalid. Please check the number for accuracy and try again below.
The letters "I", "O" and "Q" never appear in a VIN.
The VIN must be exactly 17 characters in length.
The CARFAX database contains information for cars manufactured from 1981 through the present.
Does anyone know where I can get the history for my car and am I missing something on my VIN and if so, where do I find the right one? :confused: :flag
Thanks
the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)you entered, 1Z8749S416043, is invalid. Please check the number for accuracy and try again below.
The letters "I", "O" and "Q" never appear in a VIN.
The VIN must be exactly 17 characters in length.
The CARFAX database contains information for cars manufactured from 1981 through the present.
Does anyone know where I can get the history for my car and am I missing something on my VIN and if so, where do I find the right one? :confused: :flag
Thanks
Melting Slicks
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From: Tucson AZ
Re: Vehicle History (mikec79vet)
CarFax only works for 1981 and newer models. Older vehicles had fewer digits in the VIN so you have it right. A history may be obtainable by doing a title search through the local DMV office if you know the state (s) the car was previously titled in.
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From: Petaluma CA
Re: Vehicle History (mikec79vet)
My 81 has only 16 on the DMV papers ...?? But the car has 17. So what will I get from the DMV when I tell them they made a mistake!! Maybe I will take the blame and keep from making them mad. Ya, good idea. Thanks. :lol:
Burning Brakes
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From: Montreal QC
Re: Vehicle History (wireless guy)
How can I do the title search, what is the procedure? Do you think it is possible to do the title search for a car which was registered to California couple of years ago, but is now in Finland, Europe? And how much will that cost?
Melting Slicks
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From: Tucson AZ
Re: Vehicle History (FinnShark)
Contact the local DMV office in the state you susoect the car was titled in. Mine was originally from NJ. A quick call to the state office (found the number through the internet, but a Forum member in that state should work too) and had them send me the proper form. They will disclose personal information, so you sign a disclaimer that prevents use or sharing of that information. The search cost me $10.50.
Unfortunately, NJ only kept records from the mid 80's and mine was last registered in 1978 (and I knew that owner). Basically wasted $10.50, but the risk was worth it.
I have to believe, liing in London years ago and knowing the record keeping in Europe, that you SHOULD be able to get a similar search option. I would kep with the arm of the government that oversees automobile imports.
Unfortunately, NJ only kept records from the mid 80's and mine was last registered in 1978 (and I knew that owner). Basically wasted $10.50, but the risk was worth it.
I have to believe, liing in London years ago and knowing the record keeping in Europe, that you SHOULD be able to get a similar search option. I would kep with the arm of the government that oversees automobile imports.
Melting Slicks
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From: Rotterdam
Re: Vehicle History (wireless guy)
Would be nice to have my cars history.....can't find it in carfax,mine was imported in Holland in 1993.
I have the original warranty papers with the car,on wich is the name of the previous/first owner,apparently a lady from Florida.I wonder if there is a way to look her up on the internet,something like the white pages?
I have the original warranty papers with the car,on wich is the name of the previous/first owner,apparently a lady from Florida.I wonder if there is a way to look her up on the internet,something like the white pages?
