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240Gordy
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 Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 8:05 pm Post subject: New VIN#? Really? |
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Do you really get a new VIN # when importing?
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ZsZ
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Non US models does not have VIN on the dasboard. Maybe that had to be added
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Ask Ms. Taboo!
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spitsnrovers
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From my experience with a Japanese made Isuzu in Costa Rica and an Indian made Ford Ecosport in Bermuda, I can say that VINs used in parts of the world outside the USA do not conform to the US versions!
Therefore I can believe that the US DOT would require a new VIN to fit their standard.
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Sir Sam
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Some vehicles will have a 17 digit vin that conforms to the US vin system, other vehicles do not.
For example japanese imports do not have a 17 digit vin, and when you do manage to get one legally imported it gets an assigned vin.
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Syncromikey
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MsTaboo
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| Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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My experience is with importing into Canada! No new Vin# here. 
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Syncromikey
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My experience is with importing into Canada! No new Vin# here. |
Ditto, my Land cruiser came into Vancouver through customs. I wonder if it's vehicle specific ... Or country of origin specific. Would be best to contact customs to inquire in your own country.
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