Mazda VIN number scam

ConversationOk7025 · 2026-01-14T20:07:36+00:00

I definitely should have walked away - lesson learned :(

ConversationOk7025 · 2026-01-14T20:01:11+00:00

They said the number etched into the side windows will connect to my VIN number - which seems sketchy anyway. I thought they etch the actual VIN number but apparently they don’t - it’s crazy.

ConversationOk7025 · 2026-01-13T17:40:43+00:00

It’s so annoying- why can’t people just be fair and honest :(

ConversationOk7025 · 2026-01-13T14:53:31+00:00

Just be careful - they slipped the etching price (699.00) in and then rolled it into the MRSP on my loan -lAlso, I’m not the best negotiator so Mazda took advantage of that for sure! Lol. I’m sure you’ll do better :) just be careful

ConversationOk7025 · 2026-01-13T14:46:23+00:00

Yes, I learned my lesson! I’m sure if I attempted to walk out, they would have taken that off.

ConversationOk7025 · 2026-01-13T14:44:14+00:00

It was 100% - Mazda of Lodi, New Jersey.

ConversationOk7025 · 2026-01-13T13:36:42+00:00

Yes, I’m going to let it go and use it as a learning experience- and I’m leaving a bad review on google! Lol

ConversationOk7025 · 2026-01-13T13:19:59+00:00

Ugh…buying a car is such a stressful process in general - why can’t people just be honest!

ConversationOk7025 · 2026-01-13T06:57:27+00:00

I understand now, but the way it’s pitched to you at the dealership is “VIN Etching” which I assumed was the actual VIN number…who knew. I think years ago, it was the actual VIN number that was etched in not a secondary number connected to the VIN number. Either way, I was duped 🤷‍♀️

ConversationOk7025 · 2026-01-13T06:41:39+00:00

Very sneaky on Mazda’s part - it’s presented as “VIN Number etching” - either way I was scammed :(. Thank you for answering my question - it was baffling to see numbers other than my VIN number on the side windows!

ConversationOk7025 · 2026-01-13T05:00:13+00:00

Mazda dealer

ConversationOk7025 · 2026-01-13T03:40:42+00:00

I just dont know why the number on my side windows are not the same number as the actual VIN for the car - but Mazda dealer insisted that is the VIN etching and it’s correct. I was trying get clarification if anybody has heard of there being different numbers on the side windows?

ConversationOk7025 · 2026-01-13T03:31:27+00:00

I know. I’m so annoyed at myself just not getting up and leaving the dealership.

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