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Old Mar 4, 2016 | 08:26 PM
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Best Online VIN Check Free of Fee?

Hey guys - what's the group consensus on the best VIN search site online? Don't care if I've got to pay (a nominal fee), just want to make sure I'm getting accurate, and as complete information as possible.

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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 02:50 PM
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Plug the VIN into WIS if available if model tampering is in question.

Also inspect the car for matching VIN on other parts. The Engine should have some markings to inspect as well.

When in doubt, take the VIN to the Mercedes Parts department, they have a history of every part ever ordered for the car in question. I found out my car had 2 owners in Miami and My Car Fax confirmed it.

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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 03:39 AM
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Thread jack. Please forgive me but does the WIS program expire or what?
I actually have a 2015 CD compilation and well we in 2016 and all seems good so far Thank the Lord
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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 02:48 PM
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Khan the hijacker,

I have a generic version that never expires, It runs from Virtual Box. I upgraded to win 10 and all is ok so far.

Recently purchased Star Connect C4 with xentry, contains WIS/EPA and works just as good.
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Old Mar 13, 2016 | 12:33 PM
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Thanks much Gator - you continue to be a great asset to this forum.
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