Looking at a used car in Abuja? 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 Abuja is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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3FA6P0LU7KR172667 IAAI 44704694
95,746 mi · Front end
3FAHP0HGXAR333703 IAAI 44682372
204,978 mi · Front end
5TDZA23CX6S432008 IAAI 45332583
130,877 mi · Hail
KL77LFEP6SC320324 IAAI 45361051
58,261 mi · Rear end
1G11E5SA0DF281544 IAAI 45521402
152,053 mi · Fresh water flood
1C4RJFLG7JC199371 IAAI 45573222
92,375 mi · Hail
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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.