Best way to find a car with the VIN

[carnut4life]

I believe your correct Helmut and that 1981 and up is all that's available through carfax.

I've been reading up on getting VIR(Vehicle Information Report) through the AMA in Alberta and it appears they don't offer a service that has current or previous owners listed so that might be a waste of time since I already know what city its in from the carfax. Anybody have any other ideas? I'm going to try calling the # for the place that worked on it last year that's listed on the carfax tomorrow and see if they will help me out or give my number to the current owner so they can contact me if they wish.