AAA Fighting Car Theft with Free VIN Etching

What:
AAA East Central is providing a free service in the Louisville area next week to help motorists deter would-be thieves. At the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Etching event, technicians will administer an acid-based solution in a customized stencil to permanently “etch�?? a vehicle’s VIN on all of its windows, making it a less likely target for theft. The solution lightly marks the top layers of glass but does not weaken the windows. 

Why:
According to law enforcement, many thieves and “chop shops�?? have become wary of VIN-etched vehicles because they are less profitable during resale. Before a stolen vehicle can be resold, the VIN has to be illegally changed. If its windows are VIN-etched, the glass needs to be stripped and replaced, and when added together, the cost can cut into any profit that a thief would receive. 

When:
Thursday, June 27, 2024: 10A-1P

Where:

AAA Fern Valley Branch Office
3614 Fern Valley Rd., Louisville, KY 40219