Looking at a used car in Accra? Before you hand over the money, check what the VIN says. Cars sold in Ghana 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 Accra is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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1FT7W2BT3FED15953 Copart 61244976
190,321 mi · Front end · Salvage title
JM1BM1T70F1262728 Copart 54538886
181,694 mi · Front end · Salvage title
7SAYGDEE3TA623354 Copart 52965896
0 mi · All over · Salvage title
3C4PDCCG6DT500590 Copart 69742816
149,353 km · Rear end · Salvage title
WDDTG5CB3FJ132746 Copart 69744196
0 km · All over · Non-repairable
5UXKR0C31H0V80972 Copart 67617426
79,022 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.