I and my wife were required to provide social security numbers and driver licenses in order to purchase used car. Why?

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Anonymous Nov 24, 2013 Lemon Law 9 views 2 answers

We just purchased Lincoln MKX from used car dealership and we were required to provide personal information in order to make purchase. Why

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Amy Elizabeth Clark KleinpeterDebt Collection Attorney

Amy Elizabeth Clark KleinpeterDebt Collection Attorney · Jun 15, 2026

Did you get financing through dealership or tell dealership they could look for financing for you? If so, that is why. Social security numbers should not be required for a cash transaction. I would advise you to get a credit report and see if the dealership or any finance companies pulled your credit (other than those you gave permission to.) You are lucky, your state has a great attorney general who prioritizes helping consumers. I would advise you to make a complaint there.

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Gerald Gregory LutkenhausWorkers' Compensation LawyerRichmond, VA

Gerald Gregory LutkenhausWorkers' Compensation LawyerRichmond, VA · Jun 15, 2026

If you are financing the car, the dealer may want your credit information.

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