Looking to buy a vehicular from a private seller? Check out these types before you close the deal.
☑️ If the price sounds too good to be true, it might be stolen
☑️ If the seller claims “lost” or “no title,” it might be stolen
☑️ Verify that the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is present and intact
☑️ Check the VIN through NICB’s Free VIN Check
☑️ Check to see if the seller’s name matches the paperwork
☑️ Ask to see and photograph the seller’s identification
If the seller balks at any of these precautions, leave and contact us immediately with all the information you have.
(253) 329-2442
autothefttips@wsp.wa.gov