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Old 08-03-2014, 01:34 PM
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Gotta love when the state helps you out:

http://www.azcentral.com/story/money...ll12/10537381/

How infuriating.
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Old 08-03-2014, 02:16 PM
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Sounds like the guy bought a car without a visible VIN and then restored it...

Almost got away with it too.
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Sounds like the guy bought a car without a visible VIN and then restored it...

Almost got away with it too.
Actually, it was the last "owner" who got the replacement VIN, not the guy who restored it.
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According to the article, the guy got shafted every which way possible almost. The state, the legal owner, and the guy the legal owner sold it to after it was returned. Sad situation. I feel for the guy.
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Actually, it was the last "owner" who got the replacement VIN, not the guy who restored it.

Oh, that would make a difference...and really suck...
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According to the article, the guy got shafted every which way possible almost. The state, the legal owner, and the guy the legal owner sold it to after it was returned. Sad situation. I feel for the guy.
Every possible way this guy got screwed!
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Wow. This car was stolen from him...by the state...to give back to a guy who had it stolen from him. Sounds like a hollywood movie to me.
I'd file a claim with my insurance company. Might be worth a try? Of course i'd get arrested for insurance fraud. Wow.
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