Is it illegal to change v.i.n. numbers on vehicles before it is sold from the dealership?

Question

Is it illegal to change v.i.n. numbers on vehicles before it is sold from the dealership?

Answer 1

Yes, but it would be difficult to change the VIN since it is on the vehicle in several places that are very difficult to change without it being very obvious that it has been done. It's that way so that it can't be modified easily.

Answer 2

Yes and they frown on people who mess with them.

Answer 3

it's illegal to change the VIN on any vehicle.  doesn't matter who sells it.

Answer 4

Oh very much so. It is illegal regardless if it is sold to a dealership or anyone else. It's 100% illegal.  

Answer 5

you cant register a car without the right one meaning you will never be able to get new plates and stickers

Answer 6

YES

Answer 7

It is probably illegal to change them at all.  And it would certainly be foolish, as it would make a shambles out of efforts to do recalls.