Looking at a used car in Portoviejo? 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 Portoviejo is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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WDDKJ6FBXGF345597 Copart 62721776
112,162 mi · Front end · Salvage title
1GNKRGKD0FJ265955 Copart 59361266
0 mi · Burn · Salvage title
1GNFC13047J388414 Copart 58847826
222,353 mi · Minor dents & scratches · Clean title
4T1G11AK1MU570651 Copart 52839696
35,549 mi · Front end · Salvage title
3C4NJDBB1MT537901 Copart 85973045
61,030 mi · Rear end · Salvage title
4JGDA5GBXHA882928 Copart 77606135
0 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.