My windshield and hatch glass have my vin# etched in them. I never noticed this on my other cars, so I was wondering who else has it???

 

I've seen it on other cars, not mine though.

 

mine are also etched with the Vin# along with my T-Tops

 

not on mine thats ive noticed, where exactly is it?

 

Same here, on my 2000 GMC Sierra as well.

 

That was a dealer installed option.

 

My car doesn't have it, but I've seen it on several other f-bodies. Including my buddie's 2000 WS6, which he bought brand new.

 

It was a security option. They have to order them special that way.

 

I dont think so, they were done at the selling dealer. They are acid etched into the glass. I know this because I saw MANY cars done at various dealers.

 

mine has it on the t-tops, driver and passenger windows and rear hatch

 

Insurance companies use to (may still) give a premium discount for having the glass etched with the VIN.

This was supposed to deter theft. Many decades ago, a guy tried to sell me a pair to T/A "T" Tops that had etched VIN numbers in them. Guess what happened to him!?

Jake

 

I didn't know that they actually did it at the dealership. I just know you had to pay extra for it. When i bought my car they asked me if i wanted one that had it done. It was like 400$ so i said no. It wasn't aware that they did it there though. I think i could sand blast it on there myself for next to nothing.

 

my windshield, hatch, pass and driver's windows, and both t's have the vin, I always wondered how many other f bodies had it.

 

I have them too. No one's taking my car

 

I never seen if it was on my windshield before i had it replaced

 

my old 90 had it, but the 93 doesn't.....I do know it was a dealer option though.....truthfully, I don't think it would stop someone if they want your car though. Glass is easy enough to have replaced, the hard part is the one riveted in the dash

 

thats not hard

 

I bought 3 brand new birds from the same dealer my car was bought new and none of them had this besides the WS6?? They also never asked if I wanted it?? Bastards!!

 

I have worked at 3 different dealerships in the last 10 years, 2 Acura 1 BMW. Every new car that has a PDI(pre-delivery inspection) done has VIN etch, and wheel locks installed. Its meant to be a theft deterent, but is actually a way to get more money out the customer. It costs $300-$400 on all cars and is done before they pick it up so they cannot turn it down, sometimes its built into the price. My 01 SS with 14k on it had it done when I bought it at 11k. I was pissed to find out its was done. Its not a factory option, its all on the dealership.

 

I bought used on this one so Im glad it was pre inspected and has it.