Do not use stolen parts to build a Frankenstein car – Jalopnik

Some of the coolest builds we have seen Frankensteined together From various donor vehicles. Some, such as this manually-wasted V8 Mercedes GLK, are so well assembled that you cannot see from the outside that there is something special underneath. But this Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk from Raleigh, North Carolina is an unhappy monster; It was built on an older frame, one that was stolen.

Raleigh, North Carolina, the police saw the jeep parked outside of a store, Ural Reports. According to a search order, the officer checked the registration, compared Vins and discovered that although the vehicle seemed to be a top-of-the-line 2018 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, the fin stamped on the frame belonged to a 2015 Jeep Cherokee Overland. While the overland frame seems to have been obtained legally, the trailhawk that donated its parts to the build was stolen. The police arrested the owner and accused him of possession of stolen property and changing serial numbers.

The Raleigh police warns that criminals Frankenstein cars can build from stolen and legally obtained parts and then sell it to ignorant customers who cannot tell the difference to make a profit. Some states, Like FloridaRequire that such vehicles are entitled as rebuilt or assembled from parts. This is another case in which an inspection can find problems prior to the purchase, such as non-over-aging Vins and you can save the problems on the road. If you unknowingly buy a Frankenstein car with stolen parts, you may not be accused of a crime, but the stolen parts are returned to the owners, so that you will only remain with what is left, what is possible in the union.

However, the Jeep in this case seems to have been built for personal use of the owner, not for resale. Receipts from retailers and car cemetery can prove that you have legally obtained all your parts. That is easy if you buy at a company. If you buy from a private seller, do your best to ensure that they are not a sketchy chop store. Advertisements and eBay auctions can help because they document where the parts came from.