More Ebay paranoia

Joe Nerve · #1 11-02-2008, 09:57 AM

I haven't much trust in anyone online these days, and rightly so... so I shall reach out once more and ask ya'll for guidance.

I'm buying a car part. They asked for my car's VIN # to insure the part is correct. Hmmm... I never in my life had to give a VIN # for a car part, but I'm not quite sure what evil anyone could do with that info anyhow. Do I send it to them, or not. Their feedback is pretty much impeccable. Thanks.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-01...mZ120008395262

Spector_Ray · #2 11-02-2008, 10:34 AM

Send it, it's no problem. A lot of salvage yards ask for VINs, especially if it's online. They're just confirming the part will fit your particular vehicle.

Stumbo · #3 11-02-2008, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Nerve

ITheir feedback is pretty much impeccable.

Gotta go with the crowd on this one.

hbarcat · #4 11-02-2008, 12:50 PM

Sellers want to avoid having their customers get angry at them and leave negative feedback when the part they bought won't fit their vehicle. They can use the vin# to check for compatibility and if it won;t fit, they'll tell you so and steer you toward the item that does fit (which they're also selling).

Joe Nerve · #5 11-02-2008, 01:31 PM

Thanks guys. Mods, you can delete this thread if you like. My question was simple, unbassrelated, and now answered.