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Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by clementjava: 5:54pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
Changing a Vehicle's VIN clement clement Why will VIN of a vehicle change? The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique 17-character code assigned to every vehicle that identifies its make, model, year, and other important information. In general, the VIN of a vehicle does not change during its lifetime, as it serves as a permanent and unique identifier for that specific vehicle. However, there are certain situations where the VIN of a vehicle may change. Some common reasons include: Vehicle reconstruction: If a vehicle is severely damaged and needs to be rebuilt, a new VIN may be assigned to the rebuilt vehicle. This is usually done to help track the history of the vehicle and ensure that it is safe to operate on the road. Title issues: If there are issues with the title of a vehicle, such as fraud or a mistake on the paperwork, a new VIN may be assigned to the vehicle to clear up any confusion or legal issues. Stolen or recovered vehicles: In some cases, stolen vehicles may be recovered and assigned a new VIN to prevent them from being sold illegally. Importing/exporting: When a vehicle is imported or exported to another country, it may need to have its VIN changed to comply with local regulations or to prevent fraud. Overall, while the VIN of a vehicle typically does not change during its lifetime, there are certain situations where a new VIN may be assigned to the vehicle for legal or safety reasons. 4 Likes |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by SisterAnn(f): 5:55pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
onlinediva:Stolen or not, I will never buy a car with such grave inconsistency. Thank you for the enlightenment. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by Oracleee: 6:03pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
onlinediva: See you are correct. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by Oracleee: 6:06pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
clementjava: Thanks for educating us all. I know of the vehicle reconstruction part. Once happened to a Hilux I know of all thanks to a ghastic accident and our smart panel beaters. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 6:14pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
Oracleee: So, the VIN of the hilux was legally changed in Nigeria to the one car scanner will detect when used on it? |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 6:17pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
clementjava: If VIN is legally and appropriately changed, VIN that the car scanner will detect will be the same on the windscreen and driver door post. Anything different from that as it is the case of this benz, run to avoid wahala. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by iLoveYouToo(m): 6:22pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
RomanGreen: There’s nothing honest or genuine here, OP is already alleging that the car was stolen/ there’s foul play rather than leaving options for a sincere reason for the discrepancy |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 6:26pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
RomanGreen: Exactly!!! |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 6:30pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
iLoveYouToo: onlinediva: Research on the quoted. Think about about the quoted. Do you think I'm a novice when it comes to automobile? The update was originally made to create awareness of what most people don't know. Not really about hearing from some criminals who will want to defend it or divert people's mind from knowing the main awareness. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by iLoveYouToo(m): 6:39pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
onlinediva: Oya now, since you say it was stolen, IT WAS STOLEN 1 Like |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by princely4ever: 6:40pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
Hello @onlinediva What do you think about this car bidding site called Aunction Export? Have you had any experience using the platform before? |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 6:41pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 6:43pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
princely4ever: Auction Export is not bad |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by Oracleee: 6:44pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
onlinediva: Legally I can't say. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 6:51pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by thecommunist(m): 6:59pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
it may not be stolen. if the brain box has been replaced, it will show the VIN of the vehicle from which the brain box was removed. 2 Likes |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by Coolgent(m): 7:05pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
onlinediva: The car doesn't have custom duty... What they normally do is to get a vin of a same model with original duty and print and paste it to the cotonou imported car. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by lilachiever(m): 7:31pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
onlinediva: Was the car at Ikotun? Cos I saw a fb post for a used but not registered Benz.. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 8:08pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
Coolgent: From my experience, they will only forge customs duty i.e print machined out customs duty to match with the VIN of the car and not tamper with the VIN on the car. Why the stress of changing VIN on the door post and windscreen for such old model Mercedes Benz if not that there is big thing to it? |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 8:08pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
lilachiever: The car is not in Lagos. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by HussenAdul: 8:11pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
onlinediva:Educate me. How is it done? |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 8:47pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
HussenAdul: Once you connect a good car scanner to the car, it will detect the factory VIN or chassis number of the car. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by wiseone28: 8:54pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
Finger crossed |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by candygist: 9:02pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
depure: It's still a red flag sir. 1 Like |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by festuks(m): 9:50pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
*SCENERIO 1 . If the ECU ( brainbox ) has been changed, you will get the vin of the donor ECU when it is scanned and it will differ from that on the chasis . * SCENERIO 2 if the vehicle had an accident and need part that carries the embossed Vin it may alter. But in your case from your storyline it is most likely that the ECU was changed. No cause for worries If you verify the vin plate on pillars and chasis to be legit. U can also verify and obtain printout of custom duty to compare . 2 Likes |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 9:56pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
festuks: ECU change doesn't change VIN. This said car is not accidented. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by lilachiever(m): 10:00pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
onlinediva: Ok |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by Mercury12(m): 10:29pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
RomanGreen:lol wahala everywhere😂 |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by occfx: 10:48pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
onlinediva: I will like to know how scanner works, I believe it's electronics and it's only engine and brain box has the electronic information of a car. Therefore, if engine is changed, scanner will miss it. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by HussenAdul: 10:50pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
onlinediva:Thank u. I thought it is what I can do with phone |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 11:00pm On Apr 23, 2023 |
HussenAdul: You are welcome. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by xtivin(m): 2:39am On Apr 24, 2023 |
onlinediva:What the bro was saying is that anything can happen along the line not necessarily theft which I am fully in support of, using theft is a hasty decision without investigation. |
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