Looking at a used car in Ibadan? 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 Ibadan is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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KNDPMCAC4J7355646 Copart 68419596
182,774 mi · Front end · Salvage title
1G1AT58H897201080 Copart 68244596
144,031 mi · Side · Salvage title
4T1BK1EB2DU031490 Copart 68228756
62,680 mi · Front end · Salvage title
JTJGJRDZ9L5008580 Copart 68077686
65,032 mi · Side · Salvage title
2FMPK4J98LBA86069 Copart 68053016
42,067 mi · Rear end · Salvage title
1C4PJMCB5GW261762 Copart 67851396
146,315 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.