I sold an MGA to a buyer in another state...

tatertop

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Mon Nov-14-05 02:00 PM
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I sold an MGA to a buyer in another state...

He claims he may not be able to register the car because the vin number-plate is missing. However, the vin number is on the title he received when he bought the car. How does this work?

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kick-ass-bob

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Mon Nov-14-05 02:01 PM
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1. The VIN is usually in more than one place on the vehicle.

I can't remember where, but I don't think it should be a problem.

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kick-ass-bob

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Mon Nov-14-05 02:03 PM
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2. Here's How to Find Your Car's VIN

http://www.autohausaz.com/html/vehicle_identification_numbers.html

The table below will help you locate your car's unique DNA - its unique vehicle identification number. VINs are normally located in several locations on a car, but the most common places are:

- On the door frame/door post of the front doors (usually driver's but sometimes passenger's)
- On the dash near the windshield
- On the engine itself (machined pad on front of engine)
- On the car's firewall
- In the left-hand inner wheel arch
- On the steering wheel/steering column
- On the radiator support bracket
- On your car's title, registration, guarantee/maintenance book or on the declarations page of your auto insurance policy

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tatertop

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Mon Nov-14-05 02:04 PM
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4. i never knew that

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kick-ass-bob

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Mon Nov-14-05 02:15 PM
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5. hope this helps.

good luck.

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MadHound

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Mon Nov-14-05 02:03 PM
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3. Many states want to match up the plate on the car with the title

If he is missing the VIN plate, then he should be looking elsewhere on the car, for most cars put the VIN number on the engine block, and multiple places on the body. Next to the door latch mechanism, on the engine block, on the underbody of the car, check around and about and he should be able to find it. If he has the car's shop manual, or can access one one the 'net, it will tell him exactly where to look.

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tatertop

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Mon Nov-14-05 02:17 PM
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6. thank you yes

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