[nlafrance]

Hi all,
I received my VIN from the salvage inspection unit on Thursday. My Advice is as follows,
be patient, arrive early, trailer the car, have all your receipts and your certificate of origin, know exactly where on the frame it is stamped with the VIN from the certificate of origin. The site I went to only did Cobra's between 8am an 11am. Call 617-351-9065 for any schedule changes at the site you plan to visit prior to going. You can also talk to a State Trooper if you have any questions at that number.

If it isn't stamped, some manufacturers don't do this, buy yourself a cheap metal stamp set and stamp the VIN from the Cert on the frame where you can see it easily. Be respectful of the Troopers and do exactly as told and they will be the same to you.
I was witness to some people's stupid attitudes and unpreparedness, it got them no where!

Once assigned a MASS VIN, insure the vehicle, the insurance needs the new MASS VIN for your policy, register it like normal, put your plates on, you have 7 days for a safety inspection, and schedule your emission testing at the Motorist assistance Center near you, MAC 866-941-6277. After the first MAC visit is completed subsequent yearly inspections are handled at a normal state inspection station.

Not so bad after all.

Good luck
Neal