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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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Check what was replaced/repaired by VIN?

Hey guys, found a car on ebay, price seems to be on the low side, but the car was involved in an accident. Any way of finding out what exactly was done to it? What was replaced, how much the insurance paid for a claim?

If yes, please PM me and I'll send you a VIN.

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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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Request a copy of the repair invoice from the seller. There would be no record if it was done at an independent shop.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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Request a copy of the repair invoice from the seller. There would be no record if it was done at an independent shop.

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"Our" boys on Frankford Ave. got nothing on this car. They got it from an auction so they got no repair invoice on this car. I ask them what was repainted and the answer I get is: "I think..."
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Frankfort Ave??? I would not even walk or drive in that area let alone buy something there. If the seller is there its likely the car had been totalled or it was stolen. That area is a hot bed of thieves and drugs. Lots of rebuilt wrecks get sold to the illegals, etc that frequent the place. STAY AWAY!!!
As far as being "our boys", they are certainly not mine and should not be yours either. Bad, bad place!!
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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Frankfort Ave??? I would not even walk or drive in that area let alone buy something there. If the seller is there its likely the car had been totalled or it was stolen. That area is a hot bed of thieves and drugs. Lots of rebuilt wrecks get sold to the illegals, etc that frequent the place. STAY AWAY!!!
As far as being "our boys", they are certainly not mine and should not be yours either. Bad, bad place!!
By "our" I mean Philly boys. I'll PM you a car.
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