They want my vin number
02-13-2012, 02:12 PM
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They want my vin number
A parts company that I am ordering replacement ebrake stuff wants my vin number should I give it to them and why do they need it?
02-13-2012, 02:33 PM
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they can use the vin number to identify your exact vehicle to pull up parts easier I am sure.
02-13-2012, 02:33 PM
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They want it as they can narrow down more exactly which options your car has. There is no harm in giving it. It's not like a SSN number...
02-13-2012, 04:28 PM
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I wouldn't worry. VIN is easily accessable anyway.
02-13-2012, 04:47 PM
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yeah a vin aint like your social security number dude.
02-13-2012, 04:47 PM
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It does seem a little weird tho, I have never had to give a VIN # to get parts.
02-13-2012, 05:05 PM
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I have a couple times when getting stuff from local Ford dealership. Not often, but couple times.
02-13-2012, 05:25 PM
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If it's from carparts.com, you can check-off that you deny providing the VIN.
02-13-2012, 07:47 PM
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It's not like giving away you SS number. lol.
02-13-2012, 08:34 PM
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If worried, just change the last two digits to something else.
02-13-2012, 02:33 PM
