VIN + cut key = stolen car ???

I was sent the email below about a "new method" for stealing cars.
Now I know the "good guys" are not that stupid and that there is MORE to
getting a key made under the conditions below.
When you go to a dealer to get a key cut, I am sure they will ask for your
LICENSE and VIN .
What else ???

The info below is TOO EASY.

TIA

+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Good idea -

Seems that car thieves have found yet another way to steal your car or
truck without any effort at all. The car thieves peer through the windshield of
your car or truck, write down the VIN # from the label on the dash, go to the
local car dealership and request a duplicate key based on the VIN #.
I didn't believe this e-mail, so I called a friend at Chrysler Dodge and
pretended I had lost my keys. They told me to just bring in the VIN #, and they
would cut me one on the spot, and I could order the keyless device if I wanted.


The Car Dealer's Parts Department will make a duplicate key from the VIN #,
and collect payment from the thief who will return to your car. He doesn't have
to break in, do any damage to the vehicle, or draw attention to himself. All he
has to do is walk up to your car, insert the key and off he goes to a local
Chop Shop with your vehicle.

You don't believe it? It IS that easy.

To avoid this from happening to you, simply put some tape (electrical tape,
duct tape or medical tape) across the VIN Metal Label located on the dash
board. By law, you cannot remove the VIN, but you can cover it so it can't be
viewed through the windshield by a car thief.

I urge you to forward this to your friends before some other car thief
steals another car or truck.

I slipped a 3 x 5 card over the VIN #

I just purchased a second key from the dealer for my old Benz. I have done
business with this dealer for 15 years and get the trade discount on parts.
The parts man required my vehicle registration card to sell me the key. Due
to the legal exposure, I can't imagine a dealer providing a key solely on
VIN.

Chas Hurst


"Conase" > wrote in message
...
> I was sent the email below about a "new method" for stealing cars.
> Now I know the "good guys" are not that stupid and that there is MORE to
> getting a key made under the conditions below.
> When you go to a dealer to get a key cut, I am sure they will ask for your
> LICENSE and VIN .
> What else ???
>
> The info below is TOO EASY.
>
> TIA
>
> +++++++++++++++++++++++++
> Good idea -
>
> Seems that car thieves have found yet another way to steal your car or
> truck without any effort at all. The car thieves peer through the
windshield of
> your car or truck, write down the VIN # from the label on the dash, go to
the
> local car dealership and request a duplicate key based on the VIN #.
> I didn't believe this e-mail, so I called a friend at Chrysler Dodge
and
> pretended I had lost my keys. They told me to just bring in the VIN #, and
they
> would cut me one on the spot, and I could order the keyless device if I
wanted.
>
>
> The Car Dealer's Parts Department will make a duplicate key from the
VIN #,
> and collect payment from the thief who will return to your car. He doesn't
have
> to break in, do any damage to the vehicle, or draw attention to himself.
All he
> has to do is walk up to your car, insert the key and off he goes to a
local
> Chop Shop with your vehicle.
>
> You don't believe it? It IS that easy.
>
> To avoid this from happening to you, simply put some tape (electrical
tape,
> duct tape or medical tape) across the VIN Metal Label located on the dash
> board. By law, you cannot remove the VIN, but you can cover it so it can't
be
> viewed through the windshield by a car thief.
>
> I urge you to forward this to your friends before some other car thief
> steals another car or truck.
>
> I slipped a 3 x 5 card over the VIN #
>
>

There's always that $5/hr. part-time high-school kid working behind the
counter who really doesn't care whether your purchasing a key for a stolen
car or not. Also, here in Texas, our newest vehicle registration stickers
contain the VIN - you aren't allowed to cover any part of that sticker. On
that note, it's really not even a sticker. It's basically a piece of 24#
paper with a piece of tape over it affixing it to the windshield - very
unsightly.

Roger

"Chas Hurst" > wrote in message
news
>I just purchased a second key from the dealer for my old Benz. I have done
> business with this dealer for 15 years and get the trade discount on
> parts.
> The parts man required my vehicle registration card to sell me the key.
> Due
> to the legal exposure, I can't imagine a dealer providing a key solely on
> VIN.
>
> Chas Hurst
>
>
> "Conase" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I was sent the email below about a "new method" for stealing cars.
>> Now I know the "good guys" are not that stupid and that there is MORE to
>> getting a key made under the conditions below.
>> When you go to a dealer to get a key cut, I am sure they will ask for
>> your
>> LICENSE and VIN .
>> What else ???
>>
>> The info below is TOO EASY.
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> +++++++++++++++++++++++++
>> Good idea -
>>
>> Seems that car thieves have found yet another way to steal your car
>> or
>> truck without any effort at all. The car thieves peer through the
> windshield of
>> your car or truck, write down the VIN # from the label on the dash, go to
> the
>> local car dealership and request a duplicate key based on the VIN #.
>> I didn't believe this e-mail, so I called a friend at Chrysler Dodge
> and
>> pretended I had lost my keys. They told me to just bring in the VIN #,
>> and
> they
>> would cut me one on the spot, and I could order the keyless device if I
> wanted.
>>
>>
>> The Car Dealer's Parts Department will make a duplicate key from the
> VIN #,
>> and collect payment from the thief who will return to your car. He
>> doesn't
> have
>> to break in, do any damage to the vehicle, or draw attention to himself.
> All he
>> has to do is walk up to your car, insert the key and off he goes to a
> local
>> Chop Shop with your vehicle.
>>
>> You don't believe it? It IS that easy.
>>
>> To avoid this from happening to you, simply put some tape (electrical
> tape,
>> duct tape or medical tape) across the VIN Metal Label located on the dash
>> board. By law, you cannot remove the VIN, but you can cover it so it
>> can't
> be
>> viewed through the windshield by a car thief.
>>
>> I urge you to forward this to your friends before some other car
>> thief
>> steals another car or truck.
>>
>> I slipped a 3 x 5 card over the VIN #
>>
>>
>
>

check out the urban legends page --

http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/vin.asp


regards,
Leon


Conase wrote:

> I was sent the email below about a "new method" for stealing cars.
> Now I know the "good guys" are not that stupid and that there is MORE to
> getting a key made under the conditions below.
> When you go to a dealer to get a key cut, I am sure they will ask for your
> LICENSE and VIN .
> What else ???
>
> The info below is TOO EASY.
>
> TIA
>
> +++++++++++++++++++++++++
> Good idea -
>
> Seems that car thieves have found yet another way to steal your car or
> truck without any effort at all. The car thieves peer through the windshield of
> your car or truck, write down the VIN # from the label on the dash, go to the
> local car dealership and request a duplicate key based on the VIN #.
> I didn't believe this e-mail, so I called a friend at Chrysler Dodge and
> pretended I had lost my keys. They told me to just bring in the VIN #, and they
> would cut me one on the spot, and I could order the keyless device if I wanted.
>
>
> The Car Dealer's Parts Department will make a duplicate key from the VIN #,
> and collect payment from the thief who will return to your car. He doesn't have
> to break in, do any damage to the vehicle, or draw attention to himself. All he
> has to do is walk up to your car, insert the key and off he goes to a local
> Chop Shop with your vehicle.
>
> You don't believe it? It IS that easy.
>
> To avoid this from happening to you, simply put some tape (electrical tape,
> duct tape or medical tape) across the VIN Metal Label located on the dash
> board. By law, you cannot remove the VIN, but you can cover it so it can't be
> viewed through the windshield by a car thief.
>
> I urge you to forward this to your friends before some other car thief
> steals another car or truck.
>
> I slipped a 3 x 5 card over the VIN #
>
>

I have yet to see a $5/hr part time high school kid behind a dealership
parts counter.

"Roger Maxwell" > wrote in message
...
> There's always that $5/hr. part-time high-school kid working behind the
> counter who really doesn't care whether your purchasing a key for a stolen
> car or not. Also, here in Texas, our newest vehicle registration stickers
> contain the VIN - you aren't allowed to cover any part of that sticker. On
> that note, it's really not even a sticker. It's basically a piece of 24#
> paper with a piece of tape over it affixing it to the windshield - very
> unsightly.
>
> Roger
>
> "Chas Hurst" > wrote in message
> news
> >I just purchased a second key from the dealer for my old Benz. I have
done
> > business with this dealer for 15 years and get the trade discount on
> > parts.
> > The parts man required my vehicle registration card to sell me the key.
> > Due
> > to the legal exposure, I can't imagine a dealer providing a key solely
on
> > VIN.
> >
> > Chas Hurst
> >
> >
> > "Conase" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> I was sent the email below about a "new method" for stealing cars.
> >> Now I know the "good guys" are not that stupid and that there is MORE
to
> >> getting a key made under the conditions below.
> >> When you go to a dealer to get a key cut, I am sure they will ask for
> >> your
> >> LICENSE and VIN .
> >> What else ???
> >>
> >> The info below is TOO EASY.
> >>
> >> TIA
> >>
> >> +++++++++++++++++++++++++
> >> Good idea -
> >>
> >> Seems that car thieves have found yet another way to steal your car
> >> or
> >> truck without any effort at all. The car thieves peer through the
> > windshield of
> >> your car or truck, write down the VIN # from the label on the dash, go
to
> > the
> >> local car dealership and request a duplicate key based on the VIN #.
> >> I didn't believe this e-mail, so I called a friend at Chrysler
Dodge
> > and
> >> pretended I had lost my keys. They told me to just bring in the VIN #,
> >> and
> > they
> >> would cut me one on the spot, and I could order the keyless device if I
> > wanted.
> >>
> >>
> >> The Car Dealer's Parts Department will make a duplicate key from
the
> > VIN #,
> >> and collect payment from the thief who will return to your car. He
> >> doesn't
> > have
> >> to break in, do any damage to the vehicle, or draw attention to
himself.
> > All he
> >> has to do is walk up to your car, insert the key and off he goes to a
> > local
> >> Chop Shop with your vehicle.
> >>
> >> You don't believe it? It IS that easy.
> >>
> >> To avoid this from happening to you, simply put some tape (electrical
> > tape,
> >> duct tape or medical tape) across the VIN Metal Label located on the
dash
> >> board. By law, you cannot remove the VIN, but you can cover it so it
> >> can't
> > be
> >> viewed through the windshield by a car thief.
> >>
> >> I urge you to forward this to your friends before some other car
> >> thief
> >> steals another car or truck.
> >>
> >> I slipped a 3 x 5 card over the VIN #
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>

Perhaps, but at two local dealerships here in East Texas, both GM, one
Buick, one Chevrolet, their are seperate areas where keys are cut and where
parts are ordered/picked up. At both dealers, the person who most often cuts
keys is either a porter or the service writer. So, I suppose it depends on
how the dealer is set up and how closely they follow security procedures.

Roger

"Chas Hurst" > wrote in message
...
>I have yet to see a $5/hr part time high school kid behind a dealership
> parts counter.
>
> "Roger Maxwell" > wrote in message
> ...
>> There's always that $5/hr. part-time high-school kid working behind the
>> counter who really doesn't care whether your purchasing a key for a
>> stolen
>> car or not. Also, here in Texas, our newest vehicle registration stickers
>> contain the VIN - you aren't allowed to cover any part of that sticker.
>> On
>> that note, it's really not even a sticker. It's basically a piece of 24#
>> paper with a piece of tape over it affixing it to the windshield - very
>> unsightly.
>>
>> Roger
>>
>> "Chas Hurst" > wrote in message
>> news
>> >I just purchased a second key from the dealer for my old Benz. I have
> done
>> > business with this dealer for 15 years and get the trade discount on
>> > parts.
>> > The parts man required my vehicle registration card to sell me the key.
>> > Due
>> > to the legal exposure, I can't imagine a dealer providing a key solely
> on
>> > VIN.
>> >
>> > Chas Hurst
>> >
>> >
>> > "Conase" > wrote in message
>> > ...
>> >> I was sent the email below about a "new method" for stealing cars.
>> >> Now I know the "good guys" are not that stupid and that there is MORE
> to
>> >> getting a key made under the conditions below.
>> >> When you go to a dealer to get a key cut, I am sure they will ask for
>> >> your
>> >> LICENSE and VIN .
>> >> What else ???
>> >>
>> >> The info below is TOO EASY.
>> >>
>> >> TIA
>> >>
>> >> +++++++++++++++++++++++++
>> >> Good idea -
>> >>
>> >> Seems that car thieves have found yet another way to steal your
>> >> car
>> >> or
>> >> truck without any effort at all. The car thieves peer through the
>> > windshield of
>> >> your car or truck, write down the VIN # from the label on the dash, go
> to
>> > the
>> >> local car dealership and request a duplicate key based on the VIN #.
>> >> I didn't believe this e-mail, so I called a friend at Chrysler
> Dodge
>> > and
>> >> pretended I had lost my keys. They told me to just bring in the VIN #,
>> >> and
>> > they
>> >> would cut me one on the spot, and I could order the keyless device if
>> >> I
>> > wanted.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> The Car Dealer's Parts Department will make a duplicate key from
> the
>> > VIN #,
>> >> and collect payment from the thief who will return to your car. He
>> >> doesn't
>> > have
>> >> to break in, do any damage to the vehicle, or draw attention to
> himself.
>> > All he
>> >> has to do is walk up to your car, insert the key and off he goes to a
>> > local
>> >> Chop Shop with your vehicle.
>> >>
>> >> You don't believe it? It IS that easy.
>> >>
>> >> To avoid this from happening to you, simply put some tape (electrical
>> > tape,
>> >> duct tape or medical tape) across the VIN Metal Label located on the
> dash
>> >> board. By law, you cannot remove the VIN, but you can cover it so it
>> >> can't
>> > be
>> >> viewed through the windshield by a car thief.
>> >>
>> >> I urge you to forward this to your friends before some other car
>> >> thief
>> >> steals another car or truck.
>> >>
>> >> I slipped a 3 x 5 card over the VIN #
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

The key I recently purchased could not be cut by the dealer. I think there
are number of cars that have a difficult to duplicate key.

"Roger Maxwell" > wrote in message
...
> Perhaps, but at two local dealerships here in East Texas, both GM, one
> Buick, one Chevrolet, their are seperate areas where keys are cut and
where
> parts are ordered/picked up. At both dealers, the person who most often
cuts
> keys is either a porter or the service writer. So, I suppose it depends on
> how the dealer is set up and how closely they follow security procedures.
>
> Roger
>
> "Chas Hurst" > wrote in message
> ...
> >I have yet to see a $5/hr part time high school kid behind a dealership
> > parts counter.
> >
> > "Roger Maxwell" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> There's always that $5/hr. part-time high-school kid working behind the
> >> counter who really doesn't care whether your purchasing a key for a
> >> stolen
> >> car or not. Also, here in Texas, our newest vehicle registration
stickers
> >> contain the VIN - you aren't allowed to cover any part of that sticker.
> >> On
> >> that note, it's really not even a sticker. It's basically a piece of
24#
> >> paper with a piece of tape over it affixing it to the windshield - very
> >> unsightly.
> >>
> >> Roger
> >>
> >> "Chas Hurst" > wrote in message
> >> news > >> >I just purchased a second key from the dealer for my old Benz. I have
> > done
> >> > business with this dealer for 15 years and get the trade discount on
> >> > parts.
> >> > The parts man required my vehicle registration card to sell me the
key.
> >> > Due
> >> > to the legal exposure, I can't imagine a dealer providing a key
solely
> > on
> >> > VIN.
> >> >
> >> > Chas Hurst
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Conase" > wrote in message
> >> > ...
> >> >> I was sent the email below about a "new method" for stealing cars.
> >> >> Now I know the "good guys" are not that stupid and that there is
MORE
> > to
> >> >> getting a key made under the conditions below.
> >> >> When you go to a dealer to get a key cut, I am sure they will ask
for
> >> >> your
> >> >> LICENSE and VIN .
> >> >> What else ???
> >> >>
> >> >> The info below is TOO EASY.
> >> >>
> >> >> TIA
> >> >>
> >> >> +++++++++++++++++++++++++
> >> >> Good idea -
> >> >>
> >> >> Seems that car thieves have found yet another way to steal your
> >> >> car
> >> >> or
> >> >> truck without any effort at all. The car thieves peer through the
> >> > windshield of
> >> >> your car or truck, write down the VIN # from the label on the dash,
go
> > to
> >> > the
> >> >> local car dealership and request a duplicate key based on the VIN #.
> >> >> I didn't believe this e-mail, so I called a friend at Chrysler
> > Dodge
> >> > and
> >> >> pretended I had lost my keys. They told me to just bring in the VIN
#,
> >> >> and
> >> > they
> >> >> would cut me one on the spot, and I could order the keyless device
if
> >> >> I
> >> > wanted.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> The Car Dealer's Parts Department will make a duplicate key from
> > the
> >> > VIN #,
> >> >> and collect payment from the thief who will return to your car. He
> >> >> doesn't
> >> > have
> >> >> to break in, do any damage to the vehicle, or draw attention to
> > himself.
> >> > All he
> >> >> has to do is walk up to your car, insert the key and off he goes to
a
> >> > local
> >> >> Chop Shop with your vehicle.
> >> >>
> >> >> You don't believe it? It IS that easy.
> >> >>
> >> >> To avoid this from happening to you, simply put some tape
(electrical
> >> > tape,
> >> >> duct tape or medical tape) across the VIN Metal Label located on the
> > dash
> >> >> board. By law, you cannot remove the VIN, but you can cover it so it

> >> >> can't
> >> > be
> >> >> viewed through the windshield by a car thief.
> >> >>
> >> >> I urge you to forward this to your friends before some other car
> >> >> thief
> >> >> steals another car or truck.
> >> >>
> >> >> I slipped a 3 x 5 card over the VIN #
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>

they don't ask for your registration or title????
that seems a little ridiculous. anyone could just
get a key cut for a car.

of course, now some cars have transponder keys
that need to be programmed into the immobiliser in
order to start the car. this isn't the fast and
the furious ya know.

Roger Maxwell wrote:

> Perhaps, but at two local dealerships here in East Texas, both GM, one
> Buick, one Chevrolet, their are seperate areas where keys are cut and where
> parts are ordered/picked up. At both dealers, the person who most often cuts
> keys is either a porter or the service writer. So, I suppose it depends on
> how the dealer is set up and how closely they follow security procedures.
>
> Roger
>
> "Chas Hurst" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>I have yet to see a $5/hr part time high school kid behind a dealership
>>parts counter.
>>
>>"Roger Maxwell" > wrote in message
...
>>
>>>There's always that $5/hr. part-time high-school kid working behind the
>>>counter who really doesn't care whether your purchasing a key for a
>>>stolen
>>>car or not. Also, here in Texas, our newest vehicle registration stickers
>>>contain the VIN - you aren't allowed to cover any part of that sticker.
>>>On
>>>that note, it's really not even a sticker. It's basically a piece of 24#
>>>paper with a piece of tape over it affixing it to the windshield - very
>>>unsightly.
>>>
>>>Roger
>>>
>>>"Chas Hurst" > wrote in message
>>>news >>>
>>>>I just purchased a second key from the dealer for my old Benz. I have
>>
>>done
>>
>>>>business with this dealer for 15 years and get the trade discount on
>>>>parts.
>>>>The parts man required my vehicle registration card to sell me the key.
>>>>Due
>>>>to the legal exposure, I can't imagine a dealer providing a key solely
>>
>>on
>>
>>>>VIN.
>>>>
>>>>Chas Hurst
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Conase" > wrote in message
...
>>>>
>>>>>I was sent the email below about a "new method" for stealing cars.
>>>>>Now I know the "good guys" are not that stupid and that there is MORE
>>
>>to
>>
>>>>>getting a key made under the conditions below.
>>>>>When you go to a dealer to get a key cut, I am sure they will ask for
>>>>>your
>>>>>LICENSE and VIN .
>>>>>What else ???
>>>>>
>>>>>The info below is TOO EASY.
>>>>>
>>>>>TIA
>>>>>
>>>>>+++++++++++++++++++++++++
>>>>>Good idea -
>>>>>
>>>>> Seems that car thieves have found yet another way to steal your
>>>>>car
>>>>>or
>>>>>truck without any effort at all. The car thieves peer through the
>>>>
>>>>windshield of
>>>>
>>>>>your car or truck, write down the VIN # from the label on the dash, go
>>
>>to
>>
>>>>the
>>>>
>>>>>local car dealership and request a duplicate key based on the VIN #.
>>>>> I didn't believe this e-mail, so I called a friend at Chrysler
>>
>>Dodge
>>
>>>>and
>>>>
>>>>>pretended I had lost my keys. They told me to just bring in the VIN #,
>>>>>and
>>>>
>>>>they
>>>>
>>>>>would cut me one on the spot, and I could order the keyless device if
>>>>>I
>>>>
>>>>wanted.
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> The Car Dealer's Parts Department will make a duplicate key from
>>
>>the
>>
>>>>VIN #,
>>>>
>>>>>and collect payment from the thief who will return to your car. He
>>>>>doesn't
>>>>
>>>>have
>>>>
>>>>>to break in, do any damage to the vehicle, or draw attention to
>>
>>himself.
>>
>>>>All he
>>>>
>>>>>has to do is walk up to your car, insert the key and off he goes to a
>>>>
>>>>local
>>>>
>>>>>Chop Shop with your vehicle.
>>>>>
>>>>> You don't believe it? It IS that easy.
>>>>>
>>>>>To avoid this from happening to you, simply put some tape (electrical
>>>>
>>>>tape,
>>>>
>>>>>duct tape or medical tape) across the VIN Metal Label located on the
>>
>>dash
>>
>>>>>board. By law, you cannot remove the VIN, but you can cover it so it
>>>>>can't
>>>>
>>>>be
>>>>
>>>>>viewed through the windshield by a car thief.
>>>>>
>>>>> I urge you to forward this to your friends before some other car
>>>>>thief
>>>>>steals another car or truck.
>>>>>
>>>>> I slipped a 3 x 5 card over the VIN #
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>
>


--
Ben Jerew AKA PolarPuppy
ASE Certified Master Technician
New Country Lexus of Latham, NY, USA
Amateur Off-Roader 93 YJ 4.0l 3spd

You have to have the paperwork in hand just because of the below
potential.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Conase wrote:
>
> I was sent the email below about a "new method" for stealing cars.
> Now I know the "good guys" are not that stupid and that there is MORE to
> getting a key made under the conditions below.
> When you go to a dealer to get a key cut, I am sure they will ask for your
> LICENSE and VIN .
> What else ???
>
> The info below is TOO EASY.
>
> TIA
>
> +++++++++++++++++++++++++
> Good idea -
>
> Seems that car thieves have found yet another way to steal your car or
> truck without any effort at all. The car thieves peer through the windshield of
> your car or truck, write down the VIN # from the label on the dash, go to the
> local car dealership and request a duplicate key based on the VIN #.
> I didn't believe this e-mail, so I called a friend at Chrysler Dodge and
> pretended I had lost my keys. They told me to just bring in the VIN #, and they
> would cut me one on the spot, and I could order the keyless device if I wanted.
>
> The Car Dealer's Parts Department will make a duplicate key from the VIN #,
> and collect payment from the thief who will return to your car. He doesn't have
> to break in, do any damage to the vehicle, or draw attention to himself. All he
> has to do is walk up to your car, insert the key and off he goes to a local
> Chop Shop with your vehicle.
>
> You don't believe it? It IS that easy.
>
> To avoid this from happening to you, simply put some tape (electrical tape,
> duct tape or medical tape) across the VIN Metal Label located on the dash
> board. By law, you cannot remove the VIN, but you can cover it so it can't be
> viewed through the windshield by a car thief.
>
> I urge you to forward this to your friends before some other car thief
> steals another car or truck.
>
> I slipped a 3 x 5 card over the VIN #

And when your gullible internet buddy sends you another whopper, check
this site out and send it back to him:

http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/HoaxBustersHome.html

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Conase wrote:
>
> I was sent the email below about a "new method" for stealing cars.
> Now I know the "good guys" are not that stupid and that there is MORE to
> getting a key made under the conditions below.
> When you go to a dealer to get a key cut, I am sure they will ask for your
> LICENSE and VIN .
> What else ???
>
> The info below is TOO EASY.
>
> TIA
>
> +++++++++++++++++++++++++
> Good idea -
>
> Seems that car thieves have found yet another way to steal your car or
> truck without any effort at all. The car thieves peer through the windshield of
> your car or truck, write down the VIN # from the label on the dash, go to the
> local car dealership and request a duplicate key based on the VIN #.
> I didn't believe this e-mail, so I called a friend at Chrysler Dodge and
> pretended I had lost my keys. They told me to just bring in the VIN #, and they
> would cut me one on the spot, and I could order the keyless device if I wanted.
>
> The Car Dealer's Parts Department will make a duplicate key from the VIN #,
> and collect payment from the thief who will return to your car. He doesn't have
> to break in, do any damage to the vehicle, or draw attention to himself. All he
> has to do is walk up to your car, insert the key and off he goes to a local
> Chop Shop with your vehicle.
>
> You don't believe it? It IS that easy.
>
> To avoid this from happening to you, simply put some tape (electrical tape,
> duct tape or medical tape) across the VIN Metal Label located on the dash
> board. By law, you cannot remove the VIN, but you can cover it so it can't be
> viewed through the windshield by a car thief.
>
> I urge you to forward this to your friends before some other car thief
> steals another car or truck.
>
> I slipped a 3 x 5 card over the VIN #