Blank number plates

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 7 Jul 2010, 2:27 pm

#789103

I've noticed that most people when posting a pic of their car blank out the number plates, why? what's the reasoning behind it?

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315 posts · joined Sep 2009 · 7 Jul 2010, 2:43 pm

#789109

donn wrote:I've noticed that most people when posting a pic of their car blank out the number plates, why? what's the reasoning behind it?

I only do it if its a picture of another persons car (when I havn't got permission to post pictures of it).

I dont see how its gonna affect me if sombody 'copies' my plates or if thats even possible.

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Jul 2010, 3:15 pm

#789113

donn wrote:I've noticed that most people when posting a pic of their car blank out the number plates, why? what's the reasoning behind it?

Yes Don

I notice they do it overseas too...

not sure why....

even My number plates get blanked out in the USA... ??
in websites..

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385 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 7 Jul 2010, 3:25 pm

#789119

Maybe to protect their privacy. You could possibly get owner's details through the number plate? I'm not sure ❓

Also, if they decide to sell the car later on and the number plate is visible on both their ad and on some thread in a forum, people can easily find the car's history by searching through all the poster's threads too.

Sides Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined May 2007 · 7 Jul 2010, 3:47 pm

#789125

Yeah, I've wondered why people do it too.... the weirdest thing is in For Sale ad's ppl blank out the number plate in the photo's, and then by law in most states have to quote the rego of the car anyway !!!

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donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 7 Jul 2010, 4:21 pm

#789129

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=84629
For an example

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bnicho Wolfsburg Wizard

436 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 7 Jul 2010, 10:01 pm

#789195

It's not hard to find someone's address from a numberplate if you know a bent copper... 🙅

Another reason is you can do a "REVS" or Vehicle Securities Register search on the car and get the VIN and Engine number. Then use those details to rebirth a stolen car. 🙁

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840 posts · joined Oct 2009 · 8 Jul 2010, 6:56 am

#789240

People often do it if they're tracking their car and aren't covered by insurance for track time. I guess it by some small chance an insurance agent recognizes the car they could void the entire insurance.

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4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Jul 2010, 7:01 am

#789242

I've seen on other forums when someone has posted pics of something they have done to their car, another person with a grudge has dobbed them in to police with a rego number

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2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 8 Jul 2010, 8:01 am

#789250

It's a good idea to cover your number plates on track days, as it possible - and probable - that insurance companies could get hold of that info. They could keep it on record, and deny your claim, saying that have been 'racing', and are not covered!👎 In the meantime they will keep accepting the premiums.👎👎👎

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Jul 2010, 3:18 pm

#789315

Sides wrote:Yeah, I've wondered why people do it too.... the weirdest thing is in For Sale ad's ppl blank out the number plate in the photo's, and then by law in most states have to quote the rego of the car anyway !!!

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Yes...
some people are very cautious ...

but go to a VW show and get the licence plate etc...
off the rego sticker.... easy...

so, I don't think its necessary...

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