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no_hypocrisy

(49,194 posts) Wed Feb 1, 2023, 04:53 AM Feb 2023

I'm likely going to buy another used Accord but I can't find the VIN online.

Last edited Wed Feb 1, 2023, 07:47 AM - Edit history (1)

And yes, I'm certain it's the correct VIN. I took a photo of the VIN and even blew it up.

What does that mean?

Update: Found the information on NHTSA.gov website.

Thanks for your responses.

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I'm likely going to buy another used Accord but I can't find the VIN online. (Original Post) no_hypocrisy Feb 2023 OP

I don't know, but I'd be suspicious as to the origins of that car. hlthe2b Feb 2023 #1

ask the police officially Tetrachloride Feb 2023 #2

junk yard Snoopy 7 Feb 2023 #3

So, what did you find out? Don't you think you should share? hlthe2b Feb 2023 #4

I'm satisfied no_hypocrisy Feb 2023 #5

That's great.. But what did you find about why it might not have show up in the first database? hlthe2b Feb 2023 #6

Websites I tried didn't even recognize MY present no_hypocrisy Feb 2023 #7

Interesting. I didn't know that was an issue. hlthe2b Feb 2023 #8

hlthe2b

(106,752 posts)

1. I don't know, but I'd be suspicious as to the origins of that car.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Wed Feb 1, 2023, 06:57 AM

Feb 2023

The VIN number appears in a number of locations:
https://www.carparts.com/blog/where-is-the-vin-number-on-a-car/

If you are able to look at a number of those places and they all match, that may be okay. But if it has been fraudulently replaced, my guess is they would only do the primary location (driver's side dashboard). I know after hurricanes in the South, tornadoes and hail damage periods, some cars hit the used car market that try to conceal prior damage and exposure.

Tetrachloride

(8,485 posts)

2. ask the police officially

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Wed Feb 1, 2023, 06:59 AM

Feb 2023

Snoopy 7

(591 posts)

3. junk yard

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Wed Feb 1, 2023, 08:34 AM

Feb 2023

Sometimes when a car is totaled the vin number is scrapped. If this is a problem then I wouldn't buy the vehicle. This could be expensive problems waiting to happen and repairs at you cost. Also I have seen videos of people changing the vin number onto a stolen vehicle to make it a legal sale. Some vehicles also have a matching number on the engine check if your vehicle company does this.

hlthe2b

(106,752 posts)

4. So, what did you find out? Don't you think you should share?

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Wed Feb 1, 2023, 08:45 AM

Feb 2023

no_hypocrisy

(49,194 posts)

5. I'm satisfied

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #4)

Wed Feb 1, 2023, 08:54 AM

Feb 2023

2010 HONDA - PASSENGER CAR
Error Text: 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

DBAs:

Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR

Model Year: 2010

Make: HONDA

Model: Accord

Body Class: Sedan/Saloon

Vehicle Image
Other Information
Information provided below is based on the details provided by the manufacturer of this vehicle to NHTSA in the part 565 submittal

Series:Trim: LX
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)Drive Type:
Cylinders: 4Primary Fuel Type: Gasoline
Electrification Level:Secondary Fuel Type:
Engine Model: K24Z2Engine Brake (HP): 177
Engine Manufacturer:Transmission Speed: 5
Transmission Style: AutomaticEngine Displacement (L): 2.359737216
Airbags:
Front: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee:
Side: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain: All Rows
Seat Cushion:
Other Restraint Info: Rear Restraint System: Seat Belt & Side Curtain Air bag (Rr outer positions) / Seat Belt (Rr center position).
Plant Information: MARYSVILLE, OHIO, UNITED STATES (USA)