Looking at a used car in Cape Coast? 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 Cape Coast is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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3TYAX5GN8NT043587 Copart 66933426
87,641 mi · Rear end · Salvage title
KL77LHEP4SC120392 Copart 66841906
40,821 mi · Front end · Salvage title
3FMCR9B69NRD29663 Copart 66708356
123,091 mi · Front end · Salvage title
4T1G11AK9PU777132 Copart 66549976
81,722 mi · Front end · Salvage title
3VVEC7B22SM060836 Copart 66569286
34,364 mi · Side · Salvage title
3GNAXHEG9TL172790 Copart 66510476
40,244 mi · Side · 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.