Looking at a used car in Thika? Before you hand over the money, check what the VIN says. Cars sold in Kenya 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 Thika is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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KNDPU3AFXP7149332 Copart 60463116
62,705 mi · Top/roof · Salvage title
1G1BF5SM4H7243326 Copart 60384036
183,238 mi · Front end · Salvage title
2HKRM4H75EH677835 Copart 59909796
171,932 mi · Side · Salvage title
1C4RJFCG8EC355147 Copart 59862006
111,798 mi · Front end · Salvage title
5UXCR6C57KLL39433 Copart 59834696
44,752 mi · Front end · Salvage title
2GNALBEK6C6168245 Copart 59299366
247,175 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.