Vin Number Visable Through Windshield

[HankJ]

I just had a new windshield put on my LS, but now I can't see the VIN from the outside. There's some tape or something covering it. My dealer says that's fine, even a good thing. This way, he says, theives can't copy the VIN and order keys to steal my car.

I think that this is cr#p, but I'm not sure about the legality.

Anyone out there know?

Thanks,

Hank

[HankJ]

Nobody on this forum knows?? This is hard to believe, but maybe so...

[etex]

Might check with your local Department of Public Safety. A phone call should be sufficient.

[Paul Sherman]

I don't see where that would necessarily be a legal requirement.

Many many older vehicles don't have them visible at all. (my '69 Chevy

pickup and 40 Chevy street rod). In many states, the vehicle ID was the

engine serial #, sure ruined things when folks started swapping engines.

After that, it wasn't standardized until the late 70's or 80's (I think).

[pishta]

I don't see where that would necessarily be a legal requirement.

Many many older vehicles don't have them visible at all. (my '69 Chevy

pickup and 40 Chevy street rod). In many states, the vehicle ID was the

engine serial #, sure ruined things when folks started swapping engines.

After that, it wasn't standardized until the late 70's or 80's (I think).

Only person it'll *BLEEP* off is the tow truck driver trying to tow/repo your ride! Don't worry about it.

[oceanrunner]

I don't see where that would necessarily be a legal requirement.

Many many older vehicles don't have them visible at all. (my '69 Chevy

pickup and 40 Chevy street rod). In many states, the vehicle ID was the

engine serial #, sure ruined things when folks started swapping engines.

After that, it wasn't standardized until the late 70's or 80's (I think).

Only person it'll *BLEEP* off is the tow truck driver trying to tow/repo your ride! Don't worry about it.

Its not a big deal. You have the vin# also inside the door jam(drivers Door)