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Old 2008-02-22, 12:13 PM   #1
100_Percent_Juice
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Real Name: Joel
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Location: Reno, NV
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Car: 2004WRX
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Default Get a new key made with just the VIN#?

I got this in an email about 5 minutes ago. I honestly would think that you need to provide more then just a VIN# to get a key made. I have never tried to get a new key like that but it seems bogus to me. Do you guys who work at a car dealer know if this is true or not? Or anyone else?

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VIN NUMBER

Here is info worth the price of your car...WHAT
WILL the car thieves THINK OF NEXT?
The car thieves peer through the windshield of
your car or truck, write down the VIN # from the
label on the dash, go to the local car dealership and
request a duplicate key based on the VIN #. I didn't
believe this e-mail, so I called Chrysler-Dodge and
pretended I had lost my keys

They told me to just bring in the VIN #, and they
would cut me one on the spot, and I could order the
keyless device if I wanted.

The Car Dealer's Parts Department will make a
duplicate key from the VIN #, and collect payment from
the thief who will return to your car. He doesn't have
to break in, do any damage to the vehicle, or draw
attention to himself. All he has to do is walk up to
your car, insert the key and off he goes to a local
Chop Shop with your vehicle.

You don't believe it? It IS that easy. To avoid this
from happening to you, simply put some tape
(electrical tape, duct tape or medical tape) across
the VIN Metal Label located on the dash board. By
law, you cannot remove the VIN, but you CAN cover it
so it can't be viewed through the windshield by a car
thief. I urge you to forward this to your friends
before some other car thief steals another car or
truck. I slipped a 3 x 5 card over my VIN NUMBER.
PASS THIS INFORMATION ON TO ALL YOUR FAMILY AND
FRIENDS
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