2nd time around, a strange tale

[mrmustang]

Just got off the phone with Maryland DMV/MVS investigation division, the young lady I spoke with advised that there is no investigation at all, and that it is possible, with vehicle VIN's that are shorter than 11-17 digits, of having multiple vehicles with the same VIN. I've never heard of this occurring before, but the way it was explained to me was that if a state (any state), at any time, issues or reissues a VIN in a format of their choosing, this can cause the notes in the AAMVA (American Association of Motor Vehicle Administration). I've ordered a report so I can have a copy in my file, will be reaching out to the SC DMV/MVS to see if they are opening anything, or want to notate in their system, or call Maryland......Pretty much a lot of drama, all leading up to absolutely nothing substantial.

Will update if I hear anything back from any of the associations or government entities. Just remember, this is our tax dollars at work


Bill S.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by mrmustang

Just got off the phone with Maryland DMV/MVS investigation division, the young lady I spoke with advised that there is no investigation at all, and that it is possible, with vehicle VIN's that are shorter than 11-17 digits, of having multiple vehicles with the same VIN. I've never heard of this occurring before, but the way it was explained to me was that if a state (any state), at any time, issues or reissues a VIN in a format of their choosing, this can cause the notes in the AAMVA (American Association of Motor Vehicle Administration).

Before 1954 there were no VIN rules at all. Between 1954 and 1981 there were almost no VIN rules at all.

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by mrmustang

Just got off the phone with Maryland DMV/MVS investigation division, the young lady I spoke with advised that there is no investigation at all, and that it is possible, with vehicle VIN's that are shorter than 11-17 digits, of having multiple vehicles with the same VIN. I've never heard of this occurring before, but the way it was explained to me was that if a state (any state), at any time, issues or reissues a VIN in a format of their choosing, this can cause the notes in the AAMVA (American Association of Motor Vehicle Administration). I've ordered a report so I can have a copy in my file, will be reaching out to the SC DMV/MVS to see if they are opening anything, or want to notate in their system, or call Maryland......Pretty much a lot of drama, all leading up to absolutely nothing substantial.

Will update if I hear anything back from any of the associations or government entities. Just remember, this is our tax dollars at work


Bill S.

So was this a case of buyer's remorse and he just used this as a way to bail? What if you'd said give me 30 days to get it straightened out and if we can't ill refund. Or did you really just not want to sell?

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

So was this a case of buyer's remorse and he just used this as a way to bail? What if you'd said give me 30 days to get it straightened out and if we can't ill refund. Or did you really just not want to sell?

Could be one of the above, or all of the above, who is to say. I was 1.5 hours into a 12 hour drive to Tennessee, dropped those plans and stepped up to the plate immediately and did what I thought was the right thing to do. It was a tough call which to sell, so at this point in time I've put the FIA in the classifieds to see where that may take me. No downside of owning one vs the other in my eyes, SWMBO preferred the FIA, which is why the roadster went up on the market first. This time around, I'm just viewing it as fate telling me I made the wrong decision the first time and is now giving me a 2nd chance to rectify the situation.

Bill S.