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Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 11:03 am
by CNF2002
Thats very strange...why wouldnt the police run a VIN to tell you if its stolen? You aren't asking for the identity of the owner, just a "yes" or "no".

If they don't make the information available, how can they hold buyers responsible for buying stolen goods? That makes no sense. If what they say is true, the only way you can find out if its stolen is to buy it and take it to the DMV to transfer the title only to have your new vehicle impounded. You would think they would design their system to catch the thieves, not punish lawbiding citizens.

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 1:27 pm
by WVUChrome
Did you go to the state police? Local police here don't handle that kinda thing. Maybe you just caught one that was ignorant? I'd give the state police a call. I know for a fact the WV state police does, I've had it done on a car before.

Later,
Chrome...