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Confidence votes 1.4K. There are two occasions when its ok to give out a V.I.N number... 1)If you are asked for it by a garage or dealership who are trying to order a part for the vehicle in question. 2)If you are selling a vehicle and the buyer wants to conduct a stolen vehicle report or background check on it.
Why is it important to know about liens? As a buyer, you may be responsible for any unpaid debt (the amount of the lien) registered against a used vehicle that you buy. If you find out that the lien was not paid off on a car you now own, then the secured party may be able to repossess the car from you.