Looking at a used car in Port Harcourt? 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 Port Harcourt is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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19UUA8F53AA004296 Copart 60660646
154,601 mi · Vandalism · Salvage title
YV4A22RL1J1017468 Copart 60450646
43,432 mi · Side · Salvage title
5YJXCAE24HF057692 Copart 57806246
74,684 mi · Front end · Salvage title
1C4JJXSJ7NW193624 Copart 52173196
19,712 mi · Vandalism · Salvage title
3GNAXREV0JL318544 Copart 47963286
90,672 mi · Front end · Salvage title
2HGFB2F58DH584881 Copart 70879216
29,234 mi · Front 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.