Looking at a used car in Guayaquil? Before you hand over the money, check what the VIN says. Cars sold in Ecuador 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 Guayaquil is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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JTDKN3DU1B1371724 Copart 66434266
148,949 mi · Side · Salvage title
JTMDFREV8D5000328 Copart 70622986
65,138 mi · Front end · Salvage title
3GNAXSEV8KS650018 Copart 70507686
50,285 mi · Rear end · Salvage title
4S3BMBL64B3218744 Copart 70268296
115,130 mi · Front end · Salvage title
1FMSK8FHXMGA88630 Copart 70087916
123,469 mi · Front end · Salvage title
1N4AZ0CP3EC332349 Copart 69971186
73,834 mi · Front end · Salvage title
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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.