About VIN Etching
Every vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate on the dash board. These plates can and are being replaced with a new, fake plate by thieves.
By etching all the windows on a vehicle with the VIN the thief then has to replace and dispose of marked glass. Disposing of over 100 pounds of marked glass is a thief’s worst nightmare! The thief sees the etching and then moves to an easier vehicle.
Reasons to Etch Your Windows
- The professional thief is on the lookout for alarms and VIN Etching. If he notices that your vehicle has been etched, he may well move on to another easier target. This is a good reason to also display window warning decals.
- If the thief plans to resell your car after attempting to change the VIN, now he must replace all the glass at a cost of thousands of dollars. His profit is up in smoke!
- If the thief runs a "chop shop" operation, dismantling stolen cars for the parts, now he runs the risk of having all these VINs from stolen cars laying around his shop in complete doors and even amidst broken glass in the corner.
- When the stolen car is recovered by the police, an etched VIN may be the only solid link to the original vehicle owner.
Etching may also increase the resale value of your vehicle. In some instances, VIN Etching will entitle you to a reduction on your insurance (check with your insurance agent).
