Looking at a used car in Aba? Before you hand over the money, check what the VIN says. Cars sold in Nigeria 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 Aba is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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SALVR1BG5DH713245 Copart 68445316
115,169 mi · Front end · Salvage title
1GCRYCEF9KZ230939 Copart 68021576
116,948 mi · Front end · Clean title
1HGCM55804A112912 Copart 67987436
180,132 mi · Front end · Salvage title
5GAEV23D99J212535 Copart 67801006
174,616 mi · Front end · Salvage title
1FTEX1EB7JFC68592 Copart 67702656
130,045 mi · Rear end · Salvage title
2HGFA16856H519450 Copart 67634956
140,205 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.