Vin# search...

[NickfurY]

Hey guys,
i was wondering if there is any kind of website or data base that allow you to search a Vin#/engine # to see if they might be stolen or something. and i'm not talking about Car-Fax. just some sort of free web-site that allow you to do that. i know i could try to go to the DMV and check up on the Vin# but from my pass experience with any vehicle that i'm not the register owner, they won't give me any infos. basically i just want to know if particular vehilce that i'm interested in buying is stolen or have any back fee from the DMV.
thanks.

[bobthebiker]

Yeah, check like your local police department, or the department of law enforcement for your state.  they usually have a website with a database you can run your VIN through to see this.   your DMV website may also have this data.

[ohgood]

any cop/LEO can run the vin/tax plate and tell you if a title-able item is stolen. remember, they are paid by YOUR taxes to SERVE YOU.