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Bt08231
02-08-2014, 04:10 PM
So I bought a 4runner, it needed a windshield to pass inspection. Long story short, windshield guy cut thru the vin plate, never told me, he'll maybe he didn't even notice. Its damaged to the point where more than half of it is missing and you cant read it. I get to the inspection, its the first thing he looks at, and won't even touch the truck due to the damaged vin plate. Anyone have any experience with this or know how to fix the problem? Hope this isn't to much of a pain in the ass but I'm sure it will be here in MD.
Trob20
02-08-2014, 11:22 PM
What generation is your 4runner?
Bt08231
02-09-2014, 10:29 AM
What generation is your 4runner?

It's a 99 3rd gen
Trob20
02-09-2014, 10:49 AM
So they won't do the inspection because they can't find the vin number?

If thats true, on 4runner there are multiple locations for the vin number.
https://parts.olathetoyota.com/parts_img/vin_locations.gif
Bt08231
02-09-2014, 11:12 AM
So they won't do the inspection because they can't find the vin number?

If thats true, on 4runner there are multiple locations for the vin number.
https://parts.olathetoyota.com/parts_img/vin_locations.gif

Yeah I tried to explain this. Called many places and they all said they wouldn't inspect without being able to read the dash plate. He also said they need to get the vin from 2 different places on the truck. Original place I went said I now need to go to the mva and do a bunch of paperwork....thanks window guy.