Looking at a used car in Erbil? Before you hand over the money, check what the VIN says. Cars sold in Iraq 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 Erbil is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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7FARW2H86KE040846 Copart 62037526
71,113 mi · Front end · Salvage title
SAL1L9E91SA461804 Copart 61495016
11,049 mi · Front end · Salvage title
2HKRS4H70TH407141 Copart 59998536
0 mi · Front end · Salvage title
JS3TD62V3Y4129367 Copart 57510296
91,922 mi · Side · Salvage title
WBXYJ5C36JEF82117 Copart 55608826
48,093 mi · Front end · Salvage title
5TDDZRBH4NS211964 Copart 47402356
123,060 mi · Rear 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.