2007-04-24 21:46:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
I think you know the answer to this one already... of course it isa not legal, it is called ringing and if stopped by the police in the vehicle you could go to jail
2007-04-24 21:51:19 · answer #1 · answered by The_Informer 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, it's definitely not legal. The chassis plate is only one of the places that the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) occurs - it is also stamped onto at least one place of the chassis. Also the engine number will be different. If the car that you intent to swap the plates on was ever involved in a accident, these numbers would be checked and the insurance would be invalid anyway. In addition, you'd have a shedload of explaining to do at the Police Station. Not legal and not worth the risk!
If the vehicle is 'reshelled' as it has been involved in an accident and that's the way the insurance company decide to repair it, I think it has to one of the major MOT testing stations run by the Government (VOSA) as opposed to a garage to have the new details verified before it can go back on the road
2007-04-24 21:59:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and No - Putting it very simply.
You can purchase a shell and transfer the parts over to make a good vehicle. That then has to be inspected and passed as being fit for the road. When you have a certificate you can then tax and insure.
You cannot just transfer chassis numbers as they are unique for each vehicle.
Many years since I was involved in that but seem to think that DVLA issue a unique number.
Not normally cost effective but can be done when a New vehicle is badly damaged but the cost of doing so is cheaper than complete write off.
2007-04-24 22:01:51 · answer #3 · answered by fwh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would need to keep all your receipts for repairs, keep all the "old" parts as well. You will need an inspection by the State Patrol, or the agency that handles that in your state. They will run checks on the VIN, for both cars, and any parts that have been transferred will be documented. Once you receive all the paperwork from the inspection and are given the go ahead, you may title the car in your name. You will need to provide the documents when you go to title the car, the documents will be copied and you can have the originals back. As far as the insuring part, I would think it would be based on the VIN, I'm not an insurance agent so I'm assuming that is how it would be handled.
2007-04-25 07:43:39 · answer #4 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's about as legal as robbing banks !!
2007-04-24 21:55:10 · answer #5 · answered by nicemanvery 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just a bit, but your not the first or the last so don't worry
2007-04-24 21:50:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not.
2007-04-28 11:16:54 · answer #7 · answered by Micky Fees 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way
2007-04-28 00:07:22 · answer #8 · answered by Mick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Err no
2007-04-24 21:59:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Err, yes its illegal. .....DOH
2007-04-24 21:50:11 · answer #10 · answered by 90210 aka Hummer Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋