Looking at a used car in Berlin? Before you hand over the money, check what the VIN says. Cars sold in Germany 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 Berlin is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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2CTALUEC1B6404610 Copart 65365996
185,701 mi · Front end · Salvage title
3FMTK4SE7PMA75207 Copart 65043626
0 mi · Rear end · Salvage title
5FNYF8H51KB022917 Copart 64920996
72,914 mi · Rear end · Salvage title
3N1AB7AP7FY251117 Copart 64629306
161,125 mi · Side · Salvage title
JN1BJ1CVXLW274071 Copart 64702446
0 mi · Front end · Non-repairable
3VVMR7RM4SM034918 Copart 64425806
8,427 mi · Vandalism · 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.