Owner History in Wisconsin...

**WILMASBOYL78** · #1 Today, 05:18 PM

One of my car buddies bought a used 2019 Corvette from Ewald Chevrolet...the story was the original owner passed away and the family sold the car back to the dealer. He then bought it used from Ewald.

He wants to 'connect' with the original owner's family to learn more history.

Is there a way to research the VIN history thru Wisconsin DMV??

I have a call into the dealer to see if they will help me.

thanks,

wilma

bdk1976 · #2 Today, 06:14 PM

I'd be shocked if the DMV will freely give out that info. A shady car dealer might, though.

If someone called me asking for history on a 5 year old used car that wasn't even mine, I'd probably tell them to get their head examined and order a carfax before I blocked their number.

**napa68** · #3 Today, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdk1976

I'd be shocked if the DMV will freely give out that info.

The DMV will raise holy hell with a dealer if the dealer portal is used in that fashion. You have to check an acknowledgement each time you do a vehicle inquiry, as to not use the information for other than business reasons.