VIN number on front bumper??

rsximus · 03-25-2010, 12:57 AM

If you notice you have a VIN sticker on every panel of your car. The idea is to be an theft deterrent, plus it's good to have for potential buyers when you sell your car. When I go look at used cars, that's the first thing I look for is all matching vins on all panels, you'll know the car has never been in an accident that warrants a replacement of that panel.

I wouldn't trade if I were you, it's good to have all matching vin numbers on all your body panels.

resdm50 · 03-25-2010, 09:58 AM

I guess I can understand the theft deterrent side of it, but it basically prevents you from legitimately replacing your bumper seamlessly as well. I'm surprised I haven't seen more posts about this since so many members have swapped/replaced bumpers.

Modshack · 03-25-2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by resdm50

I guess I can understand the theft deterrent side of it, but it basically prevents you from legitimately replacing your bumper seamlessly as well. I'm surprised I haven't seen more posts about this since so many members have swapped/replaced bumpers.

Not necessarily a problem... My Body shop(who is very good) transferred the VIN stickers and you'd never know parts were changed out...

resdm50 · 03-26-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Not necessarily a problem... My Body shop(who is very good) transferred the VIN stickers and you'd never know parts were changed out...

Hmm, I'm guessing they just glued it on to the new bumper then? I'm wondering if I could just order a new vin sticker from nissan? Assuming I provide proof of ownership.

FuszNissan · 03-26-2010, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Not necessarily a problem... My Body shop(who is very good) transferred the VIN stickers and you'd never know parts were changed out...

That's why we have paint meters.

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03-25-2010, 12:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
rsximus Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oxnard Posts: 37 Drives: 2007 335i, 2009 370Z Rep Power: 17	If you notice you have a VIN sticker on every panel of your car. The idea is to be an theft deterrent, plus it's good to have for potential buyers when you sell your car. When I go look at used cars, that's the first thing I look for is all matching vins on all panels, you'll know the car has never been in an accident that warrants a replacement of that panel. I wouldn't trade if I were you, it's good to have all matching vin numbers on all your body panels.

03-25-2010, 09:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
resdm50 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 80 Drives: 2008 350z Rep Power: 17	I guess I can understand the theft deterrent side of it, but it basically prevents you from legitimately replacing your bumper seamlessly as well. I'm surprised I haven't seen more posts about this since so many members have swapped/replaced bumpers.