Looking at a used car in Tamale? 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 Tamale is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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WBAXH5C52DDW13423 Copart 59695096
109,972 mi · Side · Salvage title
1C4PJMDS4EW129930 Copart 59405156
247,455 mi · Front end · Salvage title
WAUENAF46HN002385 Copart 59306096
0 mi · Rollover · Salvage title
3FAHP0HA2CR231472 Copart 58261686
158,928 mi · Front end · Salvage title
4S3GTAJ60K3760753 Copart 57404386
44,756 mi · Front end · Salvage title
WVGBV3AX7EW580385 Copart 54536176
114,735 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.