The Ford Super Duty has long been one of the best-selling vehicles in the U.S., but it has also proven to be a popular entity in Canada, too. Unfortunately for owners, this also means that thieves tend to target the Super Duty more than the average vehicle, whether it be to steal entire trucks or just pricey individual parts. As such, it’s not terribly surprising to learn that the Ford F-350 Super Duty, specifically, is among the most VIN-cloned vehicles sold in Canada, too.
According to Carfax, the Super Duty’s F-Series counterpart, the Ford F-150, ranked as the most commonly VIN-cloned vehicle in Canada, followed by the Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, the Ford Escape, Chevy Silverado, Ford F-350 Super Duty, GMC Sierra, Ford Edge, Ford F-250 Super Duty, and Ford Explorer, with The Blue Oval dominating this list. Astoundingly, Carfax notes that this particular problem affects 372,000 vehicles in Canada alone.
VIN cloning, also known as re-vinning, is a type of automotive-focused fraud where criminals copy legitimate Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) onto stolen vehicles, taking the identity of that legit vehicle and using it to mask a stolen one.
For those that unknowingly purchase a vehicle with a fraudulent VIN, they can still face serious consequences – insurance companies may deny coverage for repairs or theft, it may lose considerable resale value or be impossible to trade in or sell, and it could even be seized by law enforcement. As such, it’s important that consumers practice caution, and use a VIN fraud detection tool such as Carfax’s.
“Buying a used vehicle privately offers choice and value, but it can also expose consumers to serious risks if the vehicle they purchase has a compromised VIN,” said Shawn Vording, President of Carfax Canada. “No matter what type of used vehicle you’re buying, it should be an exciting moment in the lives of Canadians. Our customers told us that they are concerned about the continued vehicle theft and fraud problem and wanted a better way to help protect themselves from this issue when looking for a new used vehicle. VIN Fraud Check is designed to give private buyers the information needed to walk away from a suspicious deal before it becomes their problem.”
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