Looking at a used car in Limón? Before you hand over the money, check what the VIN says. Cars sold in Costa Rica 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 Limón is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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3GTU2PEJ3JG337412 Copart 63935536
130,246 mi · Minor dents & scratches · Clean title
1N4AL3APXJC233981 Copart 62464096
169,911 mi · Front end · Clean title
KNMAT2MT7GP622947 Copart 64654646
170,154 mi · Side · Salvage title
55SWF4KB2FU077153 Copart 67086076
162,353 mi · Minor dents & scratches · Clean title
2HGEJ6619XH521070 IAAI 46136441
221,533 mi · Mechanical
5TDBT48A36S268261 IAAI 45756377
243,184 mi · Unknown
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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.