John,
Thank you! So far, I've received few if any answers to my inquiries. Here are the 2 original questions:
1. Does anyone here have the ability to find out the owner's name, etc. using the V.I.N.?
2. Also, does anyone here live in or near Modesto, CA? The van is about a 15 minute drive from Modesto.
At the risk of offending some people here, I don't need advice on how to avoid scams, insight into how one can't use a V.I.N. to find an owner, the best way to communicate with the seller, etc., etc. Soooooo, I'll repeat myself:
Does anyone here have the ability to find a vehicle owner's name by using a V.I.N.? This is a yes or no question. If you answer yes, can you help me with this van?
Does anyone here live in or near Modesto, CA? This is a yes or no question. If yes, can you help me by going and looking at this van for me? I will gladly reimburse you for your time and expenses. The van is about a 15 minute drive from Modesto.
Thank you to all who replied so far, but I still need answers to my questions.