Looking at a used car in Maiduguri? 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 Maiduguri is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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4S3BNBC69F3043636 Copart 65553796
112,431 mi · Side · Salvage title
1C6RR7LM0GS331462 Copart 65398956
157,865 mi · Minor dents & scratches · Salvage title
JA4MT31R72P010259 Copart 65306706
184,801 mi · Rollover · Salvage title
JHMZE2H71CS004846 Copart 65055506
0 mi · Front end · Salvage title
1GKS2DKL1MR128156 Copart 65056016
92,774 mi · Rear end · Salvage title
JTHBK1EG7A2395362 Copart 64736636
174,664 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.