VIN Numbers Beware

[chockey]

I hope that this isn't true but just in case, FYI.

Apparently car thieves have yet again found a way around the system and steal your car or truck without any effort at all.

The car thieves peer through the windshield of your car or truck, write down the VIN number from the label on the dash, go into the local dealership for that car brand and request a duplicate key for it from the VIN number.

Car dealerships make up a duplicate key from the VIN number, collect payment from the 'customer' who's really a would-be car thief for making up the duplicate key -- the car thief goes back to your vehicle, inserts the key they've just gotten and off they drive with your car or truck.

They don't have to break in, don't have to damage the vehicle and draw no attention to themselves as all they have to do is to walk up to your car, insert the key and off they go to their chop shop with your vehicle!!!

Can you believe it?

To avoid this from happening to you, simply put opaque tape (like a strip of electrical tape, duct tape or medical tape) across the VIN label located on the dash board. You can't remove the VIN number legally under most state laws, so cover it so that it can't be viewed through the windshield by a car thief.

 

[Dave L.]

Just to clarify

First of all the records kept on file are from 1988 to present. As dictated by GM procedure.....

1.the owner of the vehicle, him/her self must present in person a current title or owners card for the vehicle.No exceptions! (insurance card,bank papers,used car licence etc.)
2.picture ID of the owner is also required.(in person)

Without these 2 requirements being met,no key service provided.

Also,on corvettes which use a chip or computer key,GM will not provide the chip number even to a GM dealer.The car has to be towed to a dealer to determine the proper code by using a scan tool.

If it puts your mind at ease,putting a piece of paper over your vin is understandable.



Dave