Looking at a used car in Chiclayo? Before you hand over the money, check what the VIN says. Cars sold in Peru 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 Chiclayo is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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1GNSKJKC0KR309344 IAAI 45851782
1 mi · Front end
1GCDSCFE9C8164207 IAAI 46031114
137,000 mi · Normal wear
2HGFB2F83EH520856 IAAI 45911588
179,559 mi · Rear end
4JGBB86E69A454955 Copart 70788076
145,087 mi · Front end · Clean title
1GKS2GKD4NR255219 Copart 54014946
105,958 mi · Hail · Salvage title
1FMCU0GD3KUB48550 Copart 64432386
64,080 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.