On Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at 1 p.m., at Bodyline Auto Recyclers, 3 Birmingham Street, Hamilton, two dangerous vehicles recovered by the TPS will be crushed to prevent them from putting the public at risk.
The Toronto Police Service works to keep the roads, and citizens using them, safe. In March, 2010, a driver was stopped after an officer observed a minor Highway Traffic Act infraction being committed.
This investigation resulted in the recovery of numerous vehicles with a value of approximately $250,000. The vehicles which are being crushed were "re-vinned." "Re-vinning" is changing the Vehicle Identification Number of a vehicle from a stolen one to a legitimate one. These vehicles were structurally and mechanically unsafe and would have put the public at great risk had the TPS not seized them first. Several other vehicles were recovered after they had been sold to unsuspecting buyers as legitimate vehicles.
Purchasing a vehicle is the second-largest purchase a person makes, in their lifetime, after a home. The Toronto Police Service would like to inform the public so that any financial and physical risks associated with the purchase are minimized. We want to try to protect people from loss, injury, criminal charges or even death.
Use a reputable online service to check the vehicle history prior to purchase. These reports contain important information that can affect your decision about a used vehicle through a detailed Vehicle Identification Number (VIN #) check.
Through this VIN search, some types of information included in these reports are:
- vehicle registration
- frame/structural damage
- title information - including salvaged or junked titles
- collision indicator - such as airbag deployment
- odometer readings
- service and repair information
- lemon history
- vehicle usage (taxi, rental, lease, etc.)
- total loss collision history
- recall information
If you are purchasing a vehicle privately:
- ask: How long was vehicle owned? Are there maintenance records? Why are you selling?
- confirm seller's identity: check the individual's identification and proof of ownership
- take a thorough test drive - not just around the block
- do research: order a vehicle history report before deciding
- carefully review the Used Vehicle Information Package (UVIP) - the seller must provide it (ensure all pages are provided)
- ensure no liens on vehicle (information usually available on UVIP or CarProof)
- get the vehicle inspected by a trusted mechanic or manufacturer's dealership before purchase
- avoid cash purchases: issue a cheque to the registered owner
- don't avoid taxes: request a receipt that includes the seller's information
Some of the risks to the public purchasing vehicles with a questionable history are:
- loss of the vehicle and all monies associated with the purchase
- safety concerns for the structural and mechanical integrity of the vehicle
- safety concerns for the passengers and operator of the motor vehicle
- possibility of criminal charges being laid against the individual who purchased the vehicle
Representatives from the Toronto Police Service, Economical Insurance and OMVIC (Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council) will be available for questions at the conclusion of the event.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.�pp
The Toronto Police Service works to keep the roads, and citizens using them, safe. In March, 2010, a driver was stopped after an officer observed a minor Highway Traffic Act infraction being committed.
This investigation resulted in the recovery of numerous vehicles with a value of approximately $250,000. The vehicles which are being crushed were "re-vinned." "Re-vinning" is changing the Vehicle Identification Number of a vehicle from a stolen one to a legitimate one. These vehicles were structurally and mechanically unsafe and would have put the public at great risk had the TPS not seized them first. Several other vehicles were recovered after they had been sold to unsuspecting buyers as legitimate vehicles.
Purchasing a vehicle is the second-largest purchase a person makes, in their lifetime, after a home. The Toronto Police Service would like to inform the public so that any financial and physical risks associated with the purchase are minimized. We want to try to protect people from loss, injury, criminal charges or even death.
Use a reputable online service to check the vehicle history prior to purchase. These reports contain important information that can affect your decision about a used vehicle through a detailed Vehicle Identification Number (VIN #) check.
Through this VIN search, some types of information included in these reports are:
- vehicle registration
- frame/structural damage
- title information - including salvaged or junked titles
- collision indicator - such as airbag deployment
- odometer readings
- service and repair information
- lemon history
- vehicle usage (taxi, rental, lease, etc.)
- total loss collision history
- recall information
If you are purchasing a vehicle privately:
- ask: How long was vehicle owned? Are there maintenance records? Why are you selling?
- confirm seller's identity: check the individual's identification and proof of ownership
- take a thorough test drive - not just around the block
- do research: order a vehicle history report before deciding
- carefully review the Used Vehicle Information Package (UVIP) - the seller must provide it (ensure all pages are provided)
- ensure no liens on vehicle (information usually available on UVIP or CarProof)
- get the vehicle inspected by a trusted mechanic or manufacturer's dealership before purchase
- avoid cash purchases: issue a cheque to the registered owner
- don't avoid taxes: request a receipt that includes the seller's information
Some of the risks to the public purchasing vehicles with a questionable history are:
- loss of the vehicle and all monies associated with the purchase
- safety concerns for the structural and mechanical integrity of the vehicle
- safety concerns for the passengers and operator of the motor vehicle
- possibility of criminal charges being laid against the individual who purchased the vehicle
Representatives from the Toronto Police Service, Economical Insurance and OMVIC (Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council) will be available for questions at the conclusion of the event.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.�pp