Does anyone know of where online I can check ATV VIN numbers?
I've been looking at several for projects lately.
Reason being, not all states did or do issue titles for ATV's/4 wheelers.
So, if you buy one used, and cheap, and especially older, they almost never have a title.
If I was going to spend a few grand up front, I'de buy something that had a title.
But, for spending a few hundred on a starter project, not so much. Legitimate, legally owned 4 wheelers are sold without titles in VA all the time(even though VA does issue titles for them).
Problem is, I don't want to end up with a couple grand in the finished project, only to have problems later.
As in, find out it was stolen 5 owners ago, or it's legally still bank owned(as a previous seller never paid the bank).
Then the cops seize it and I'm out everything.
If there is a database that I could run a VIN# through to check for theft or liens before I buy, it would put my mind at ease.
I'm also not directly dealing with anyone sketchy, but you never know who you're dealing with on Craigslist.
Or, if I buy it from someone I know, who bought it used, from someone who bought it used, ect., who knows what happened 10 years ago.
I'm looking at 500 Quadracers and LTZ 400's. I also haven't given up on another bike, I just haven't decided what to do about ridiculous insurance yet.
I've been riding 4 wheelers for decades too, and haven't had one in a long time. It's time for another project.
Thanks for any help.
I've been looking at several for projects lately.
Reason being, not all states did or do issue titles for ATV's/4 wheelers.
So, if you buy one used, and cheap, and especially older, they almost never have a title.
If I was going to spend a few grand up front, I'de buy something that had a title.
But, for spending a few hundred on a starter project, not so much. Legitimate, legally owned 4 wheelers are sold without titles in VA all the time(even though VA does issue titles for them).
Problem is, I don't want to end up with a couple grand in the finished project, only to have problems later.
As in, find out it was stolen 5 owners ago, or it's legally still bank owned(as a previous seller never paid the bank).
Then the cops seize it and I'm out everything.
If there is a database that I could run a VIN# through to check for theft or liens before I buy, it would put my mind at ease.
I'm also not directly dealing with anyone sketchy, but you never know who you're dealing with on Craigslist.
Or, if I buy it from someone I know, who bought it used, from someone who bought it used, ect., who knows what happened 10 years ago.
I'm looking at 500 Quadracers and LTZ 400's. I also haven't given up on another bike, I just haven't decided what to do about ridiculous insurance yet.
I've been riding 4 wheelers for decades too, and haven't had one in a long time. It's time for another project.
Thanks for any help.
