Looking at a used car in Sofia? Before you hand over the money, check what the VIN says. Cars sold in Bulgaria are routinely bought damaged at US and Canadian auctions, shipped over and repaired — and the auction photos show the state that car was really in, whatever the seller in Sofia is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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1G6KF5RS9GU166418 IAAI 45978273
108,718 mi · Side
19UUB5F34MA005679 IAAI 45513650
38,517 mi · Theft
JTMRWRFV8ND568932 IAAI 45659890
56,891 mi · Side
1GKS2GKC5HR174757 IAAI 45830508
143,957 mi · Rear end
JTEAAAAH5MJ048133 IAAI 45966971
1 mi · Front end
1G1ZB5E04CF349518 IAAI 45991869
92,087 mi · Front end
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On the windscreen at the base of the glass, on the driver-side door pillar, and on the registration document. Check that all three match before anything else — a mismatch ends the viewing.
Especially there. A dealer may hold some paperwork; a private seller usually offers only their word. The VIN record does not depend on either.
Searching the auction archive for a VIN is free. The full history report — accidents, ownership, odometer readings and title brands — is a one-off paid report, no subscription.