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What are the DLT control points when changing ownership of a car with a different engine?

DLT control points car ownership change Thailand engine serial number check vehicle registration chassis number verification car buying expat Thailand

Dec 5, 2019

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DLT control points? (when changing ownership of car)

Hi folks, so I would like to buy a car whose owner has changed the original  engine, Hyundai to Toyota. So I would like to know if engine serial  number check is part of the routine control DLT performs when one  applies to change of ownership. Thanks for your help

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When changing ownership of a car in Thailand, the Department of Land Transport (DLT) typically checks the chassis number, which is located behind the front wheel, rather than the engine serial number. One user shared their experience of changing their car's engine 12 years ago without issues related to ownership transfer, while another confirmed that during a change of ownership for a different car, only the chassis number was checked.

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Ah just remember when do ex wifes car change ownership same only check chassis number

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@Michael *******

ok so not the engine number then. Hmm I got conflicting informations :/ because some say it is the engine. I guess I have to check at DLT

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They normally check number on chassis behind front wheel, i changed my engine 12 years ago and never had any problems. But unsure of change of ownership i owned for twenty years

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