Looking at a used car in Düsseldorf? 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 Düsseldorf is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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5YJSA1H18EFP49940 Copart 70079496
134,694 mi · Side · Salvage title
JN8AF5MV1DT230810 Copart 70002656
82,760 mi · Vandalism · Salvage title
2T1BU4EE0DC983265 Copart 69990826
115,739 mi · Rear end · Salvage title
2HGES16513H596228 Copart 69985656
204,443 mi · Front end · Salvage title
5XXGV4L25JG227172 Copart 69979966
75,320 mi · Front end · Salvage title
JTDKN3DU9F0453664 Copart 69963396
294,280 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.