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gamgee
6th January 2007, 13:01
What was that number you text to check the history of a vehicle? does it work with VIN numbers or will I need to get a VIR for that?
sAsLEX
6th January 2007, 13:19
F I N D

3469
gamgee
6th January 2007, 13:31
cheers, does it work for vin numbers as well? how much does it cost?
Korea
6th January 2007, 13:35
This is new to me. Sounds pretty handy~
Free service? ...or is there a cost involved?
Colapop
6th January 2007, 13:36
A VIR costs $25 - and a completely worth it. I was gonna shell out $5k for a bike that I didn't know the history of. After I got a VIR, and spoke the previous owner I found out how badly the bike had been banged up. Although I spent $25 I saved myself a whole lot of money (incl. the cost of the bike) later on.

General rule of thumb is that if you think you need a VIR then there is something wrong.
sAsLEX
6th January 2007, 13:45
cheers, does it work for vin numbers as well? how much does it cost?
yes
same as text


This is new to me. Sounds pretty handy~
Free service? ...or is there a cost involved?
text cost

basically text a plate to the number and it replies if there are any securities owing etc
gamgee
6th January 2007, 13:57
the vehicle i'm looking at is dereg and I just wanted to check it wasn't stolen or anything, will this give me that info?
NordieBoy
6th January 2007, 14:05
It fails when I try to do it.
sAsLEX
6th January 2007, 14:10
It fails when I try to do it.

Just checked with my bike reg and it worked
Spuds1234
6th January 2007, 14:39
F I N D

3469

I tried txting 3469 but that didnt work.

6463 is where its at.
Steam
6th January 2007, 15:44
does it work with VIN numbers

Here's a brochure telling exactly what to do. You can use the VIN too, handy.
gamgee
6th January 2007, 16:11
I tried txting 3469 but that didnt work.

6463 is where its at.

3463 according to the brochure
gamgee
6th January 2007, 18:08
oh another thing, how do I do change of ownership for a car that isn't currently registered (no plates)
sAsLEX
6th January 2007, 21:22
oh another thing, how do I do change of ownership for a car that isn't currently registered (no plates)

Not sure, but when I went to register a non plated bike I had to go to the police to get a signed thing to say nothing was untoward about it...... but someone may actually have an answer for you.
Colapop
7th January 2007, 08:55
oh another thing, how do I do change of ownership for a car that isn't currently registered (no plates)
Just pop into the AA they'll help ya.