Looking at a used car in Stuttgart? 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 Stuttgart is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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1G1ZC5EU5BF119842 IAAI 45622453
194,666 mi · Front end
3MYDLBZV4GY107881 IAAI 45609069
117,480 mi · Rear end
3C4PDCEG8JT472851 IAAI 45629053
117,579 mi · Front end
1HGCM56887A191961 IAAI 45651055
1 mi · Hail
1HGFA15537L140278 IAAI 45622317
43,738 mi · Front end
KMHLM4DG7SU085460 IAAI 45676636
13,756 mi · Rear end
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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.