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Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by xtivin(m): 2:42am On Apr 24, 2023 |
onlinediva:Wrong!!! ECU is a chip now, if you replace it it will carry the memory of the donor. That's it! |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 8:33am On Apr 24, 2023 |
xtivin: Cars which their ECUs were changed that I know didn't change VIN. Have you replaced the ECU of any car or have you by yourself confirmed a VIN change in any car that its ECU was changed? |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 11:34am On Apr 24, 2023 |
onlinediva: This is very important |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by cdoffx(m): 11:51am On Apr 24, 2023 |
onlinediva: Yes it does change because the VIN is digitally encoded in the ECU so when you change ECU you need to reprogram the car VIN into the new ECU and delete the original one the ECU carries. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 12:04pm On Apr 24, 2023 |
cdoffx: Have you practically done one like that or seen one done that like that? |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by chccho(m): 12:24pm On Apr 24, 2023 |
onlinediva:Why so quick to label the car a "stolen vehicle" or the seller a thief ![]() |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 1:13pm On Apr 24, 2023 |
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Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 1:14pm On Apr 24, 2023 |
chccho: Read the subject with open mind and as well dissect the original post. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by xtivin(m): 1:18pm On Apr 24, 2023 |
onlinediva:I know for sure ECU Swap can cause VIN Mismatch if not reprogrammed. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 1:22pm On Apr 24, 2023 |
xtivin: You are still not answering the question. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by Coolgent(m): 4:46pm On Apr 24, 2023 |
onlinediva:I came across two similar cases of VIN change just to use fake custom dury though both vehicles were 2012 but in this case something is fishy |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 6:44pm On Apr 24, 2023 |
Coolgent: ![]() 1 Like |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by chccho(m): 8:05am On Apr 25, 2023 |
onlinediva:Story story story!! If u aren't 100% certain it's a stolen vehicle "dont falsely accuse or defame" People get sued/jailed for defamation and this is how trouble starts from where they least expected it. Be mindful of what u say and how u treat people. Ignorance is not an excuse and the law isn't interested in your literature 1 Like |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by chccho(m): 8:10am On Apr 25, 2023 |
onlinediva:This is a very heavy allegation |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 8:30am On Apr 25, 2023 |
chccho: Lol at the epistle. Talk is very cheap. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 8:36am On Apr 25, 2023 |
chccho: Why are you this pained? Are you the car's owner, or do you do something related without remorse? I'm just asking out of curiosity because I don't understand why you will be so emotional about a car whose VIN was tampered with like it is normal. Even the seller of the car couldn't get back to clear the air on the matter despite knowing how seriously the buyer wanted to acquire such a Mercedes. Can you pay for such a car with tampered VIN without thinking twice about it? Answer a YES or NO, and don't come up with a nonsense epistle. If you want to know more about VIN tampering with a Toyota venza used as sample, courtesy of legendary cosplay, click here => https://www.nairaland.com/4472739/vin-tampering-case-study-imgdump
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Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by chccho(m): 9:09am On Apr 25, 2023 |
onlinediva: I too know is your problem, Sounding here like u just discovered sunlight!!! I paid for a Toyota camry last year and it had Vin issues, heaven did not fall and it wasn't a stolen car. I'm still using the car today and the issue has been rectified so kini big deal ![]() Even your uncle Cosplay do pass this one that year |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 9:12am On Apr 25, 2023 |
chccho: Keep lying, defending and buying into what can land anyone into big problem; you can continue. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 9:17am On Apr 25, 2023 |
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Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 9:19am On Apr 25, 2023 |
chccho: The car you recently advertised here => https://www.nairaland.com/7623091/sharp-toks-2013-es-350 came with the Texas plate number on it or you just put it when it came to Nigeria? Just asking to confirm something ![]() |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by chccho(m): 9:38am On Apr 25, 2023 |
onlinediva:Aren't u the Vin checker again , why don't u come n use your scanner... Anyways I don't banter with kids,byeeee!!!! |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 9:43am On Apr 25, 2023 |
chccho: Lmao!!! A simple question you were asked, and you are lamenting and running away instead of answering it. We know what the kind of people that use such plate numbers on imported cars do. You can as well drop the VIN of the car for an extensive report on it if you are sure of yourself. And if I really want to burst you, I know how I will get its VIN. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by chccho(m): 9:53am On Apr 25, 2023 |
onlinediva:See this small rat!!! Run away from who, burst who ![]() U are a fry thats not worth my time.. If u like sef go n bring your police too I have bigger fish to fry. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 9:57am On Apr 25, 2023 |
chccho: I thought you earlier said you won't be here again by saying byeeee up there. Lol! Your kind of person have been revealed and it will be good you change before it becomes too late. You can now go frying your bigger fish. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by cdoffx(m): 11:29am On Apr 25, 2023 |
onlinediva: Yes I have. Where do you think the scanner pull the VIN from when connected to a vehicle? |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 11:44am On Apr 25, 2023 |
When should you check a car’s VIN number? When purchasing a used vehicle, you should always check the vehicle identification number beforepayment. Make sure that the printed VIN number on the vehicle registration document corresponds to the number stamped onto the car’s chassis, as well as any additional plates on the vehicle. VINs, chassis numbers, and engine numbers The VIN number and chassis number are the same thing – the name ‘chassis number’ simply refers to the part of the car the VIN is stamped to. However, the engine number is something entirely different. Engines are not attached to the car and can be changed, so there will be both a VIN/chassis number (which will never be removed or changed) and an engine number for every car. The engine number denotes the size and power output the engine produces. Having a separate engine number means that if the engine needs to be replaced, it can be done so without the car needing to be scrapped. The car would be assigned a new engine number to correspond with the new part, alongside the existing VIN/chassis number. Why VIN numbers are important As we’ve already mentioned, VIN numbers can tell us a lot of information about a car. Therefore, they are integral to helping cut down car crimes, such as theft and the buying/selling of stolen vehicles. Aside from this, manufacturers use VIN numbers to handle warranty claims and recalls. Before you purchase a used car, you should check that the VIN number on the chassis is the same as that shown in the registration documents. It’s best to check for the VIN number in as many areas as possible to ensure they all match. Some car thieves may swap out the VIN from one vehicle to another. This is known as VIN cloning and it is highly illegal. Under no circumstances should there ever be any discrepancies when it comes to the VIN number on a car. The system is supposed to be clear, so if you come across one that doesn’t match, do not purchase the car. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by symbianDON(m): 12:47pm On Apr 25, 2023 |
onlinediva:I don't think you have sufficient claims to declare the car a stolen one. I changed my ECU recently. The VIN shown on my scanner no longer corresponds with that on the VIN plate. What would you say in my case? |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by symbianDON(m): 12:50pm On Apr 25, 2023 |
onlinediva:just so you know, VINs are coded into the ECU so an ECU change will cause a discrepancy between VIN displayed on the VIN plate and that pulled up by a scanner. |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by BestTrades: 5:17pm On Apr 25, 2023 |
To check vin of any car. For comprehensive vehicle history report . https://verifyithq.com/services/vehicle-history-reports/ For Retrieval Of Lost Custom Duty https://verifyithq.com/lost-customs-papers/ For Custom Duty Verification .. . https://verifyithq.com/services/customs-duty-verification/ |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by Wickedfacts: 2:43am On Apr 26, 2023 |
symbianDON: Cc: Onlinediva |
Re: We nearly bought a "STOLEN" Mercedes Benz but this saved us by onlinediva: 9:38am On Apr 29, 2023 |
How To Extract And Decode Any VIN or Chassis Number For FREE https://www.autosandcartalk.com/threads/how-to-extract-and-decode-any-vin-or-chassis-number-for-free.728/#post-1138 |
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