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WHAT WILL the car thieves THINK OF NEXT? - LKTraz - 03-22-2010
I always knew about this but had not thought about it till a friend sent me this email.
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The car thieves peer through the windshield of your car or vehicle, write down the VIN # from the label on the dash, go to the local car dealership and request a duplicate key based on the VIN #.
I didn't believe this e-mail, so I called Chrysler-Dodge and pretended I had lost my keys. They told me to just bring in the VIN #, and they would cut me one on the spot, and I could order the keyless device if I wanted.
The Car Dealer's Parts Department will make a duplicate key from the VIN #, and collect payment from the thief who will return to your car.
He doesn't have to break in, do any damage to the vehicle, or draw attention to himself.All he has to do is walk up to your car, insert the key and off he goes to a local chop shop with your vehicle.
You don't believe it?
It IS that EASY.
To avoid this from happening to you, simply put some dark tape (electrical tape, duct tape or medical tape) across the VIN Number Metal Label located on the dashboard.
Or you could slip a 3x5 card over your VIN number.
By law, you cannot remove the VIN, but you CAN cover it so it can't be viewed through the windshield by a car thief.
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Feeling a bit less secure?
RE: WHAT WILL the car thieves THINK OF NEXT? - LH - 03-23-2010
I will give that a try. on my vehicle that is.
RE: WHAT WILL the car thieves THINK OF NEXT? - Twitchin Kitten - 03-23-2010
I'm going to do this next time I want to go out someplace fancy. I'm going to get me a Cadillac for the evening and use that and not the truck.
RE: WHAT WILL the car thieves THINK OF NEXT? - LKTraz - 03-23-2010
I used to work at a Chevy dealership and we did the VIN code cut for several customers.
RE: WHAT WILL the car thieves THINK OF NEXT? - twisteroo - 03-23-2010
I will try this next time I go on a crime spree.
RE: WHAT WILL the car thieves THINK OF NEXT? - Loricat - 03-23-2010
Oh they can just take the damn thing. Then I can get a new one.