Looking at a used car in Tijuana? Before you hand over the money, check what the VIN says. Cars sold in Mexico 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 Tijuana is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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3N1AB7AP9FY228793 Copart 63393876
108,777 mi · Side · Salvage title
JTHBE5C24B5027470 Copart 62833156
127,856 mi · Front end · Salvage title
KMHDH4AEXFU304168 Copart 62311246
109,761 mi · Rear end · Salvage title
JTDJT923375070368 Copart 61917006
223,346 mi · Rear end · Salvage title
2C3CDZBT6KH616379 Copart 60956856
48,129 mi · Vandalism · Salvage title
2T2GKCEZ9SC040373 Copart 59188266
22,074 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.