Looking at a used car in Craiova? Before you hand over the money, check what the VIN says. Cars sold in Romania 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 Craiova is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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JTDKT4K34B5332849 IAAI 45722893
142,432 mi · Front end
2T3BFREV0DW115991 IAAI 46085247
155,354 mi · Rear end
1FT7W2BT4KEE32970 Copart 67475346
164,098 mi · Front end · Clean title
3KPC24A64NE168286 IAAI 45635905
44,235 mi · Hail
JTDEPRAE9LJ106574 IAAI 46084698
64,916 mi · Front end
1GCPDKEK9PZ278216 IAAI 45716139
58,092 mi · Front end
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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.