Looking at a used car in Kaduna? 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 Kaduna is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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5YFBURHE3GP463025 Copart 64835936
0 mi · Front end · Salvage title
4S4BRCLCXE3268366 Copart 64837456
91,295 mi · Rear end · Salvage title
2G1WT57K691248494 Copart 64834426
0 mi · Side · Salvage title
3KPA24ADXLE319456 Copart 64819416
144,871 mi · Water/flood · Salvage title
3HDSA2H56TM701644 Copart 64690266
3,293 mi · Top/roof · Salvage title
5NPLL4AG0MH017090 Copart 64621376
39,660 mi · Rear 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.