Finding a car you previously owned

DBHWT · 05-14-2016, 03:30 PM

Is it possible to find a current owner of a car to possibly buy it back using only a VIN # ?

davepnw · 05-14-2016, 03:54 PM

It's really hard with all the new privacy laws in effect.

rvadim76 · 05-14-2016, 03:55 PM

Nope, unless he is on this forum

I managed to find previous one using FaceBook, but it's just s question of luck..
Although your dealership should be able to help but those people are not necessarily interested in..

rvadim76 · 05-14-2016, 03:57 PM

And yes, talking about privacy - the current owner may not want to be contacted by previous owner, think about it.

68rssscamaro · 05-14-2016, 04:07 PM

Car enthusiasts who may want a history documentation do it all the time when they have purchased. There is a way, just need to know the right people. If you know what state the car may be in some states have a form to fill out to submit to the DMV, they will send you a history of owners. Yes you have to sign a privacy clause for this. If your looking for a car in your case the same may follow which depends on the state your in. A good place to start is a car fax, which narrows it down to the last time registered, owner moves, and possibly inspections. If it is a pre 80 I think 80 was the start of car checks your out of luck

SS 1LE · 05-17-2016, 01:31 PM

Run a Carfax on it...will show last registration and location and such.

05-14-2016, 03:30 PM	#1
DBHWT Drives: 2013 SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cincinnati / N KY area Posts: 560	Finding a car you previously owned Is it possible to find a current owner of a car to possibly buy it back using only a VIN # ?

05-14-2016, 03:54 PM	#2
davepnw Drives: 2010 2LT, switchblade silver Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Oregon Posts: 102	It's really hard with all the new privacy laws in effect. __________________ "It's what you learn after you know it all that counts"

05-14-2016, 04:07 PM	#5
68rssscamaro Camaro: A Legend Reborn!! Drives: SOLD: 12 2SS/RS LS3 45th Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NY Posts: 743 View My Garage	Car enthusiasts who may want a history documentation do it all the time when they have purchased. There is a way, just need to know the right people. If you know what state the car may be in some states have a form to fill out to submit to the DMV, they will send you a history of owners. Yes you have to sign a privacy clause for this. If your looking for a car in your case the same may follow which depends on the state your in. A good place to start is a car fax, which narrows it down to the last time registered, owner moves, and possibly inspections. If it is a pre 80 I think 80 was the start of car checks your out of luck __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

05-14-2016, 03:55 PM	#3
rvadim76 Drives: SOLD: 2012 Chevy Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 560 View My Garage	Nope, unless he is on this forum I managed to find previous one using FaceBook, but it's just s question of luck.. Although your dealership should be able to help but those people are not necessarily interested in..

05-14-2016, 03:57 PM	#4
rvadim76 Drives: SOLD: 2012 Chevy Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 560 View My Garage	And yes, talking about privacy - the current owner may not want to be contacted by previous owner, think about it.

05-17-2016, 01:31 PM	#6
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	Run a Carfax on it...will show last registration and location and such.