Looking at a used car in Galaţi? 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 Galaţi is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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SJKCH5CP8HA025159 Copart 66795276
127,727 mi · Vandalism · Salvage title
4JGED7FBXKA142165 Copart 66740486
91,461 mi · Undercarriage · Salvage title
JTJGA31U250057223 Copart 66623746
177,118 mi · Rear end · Salvage title
1HGCP2F74AA017387 Copart 66513396
177,312 mi · Side · Salvage title
JTDKN3DU1D1623426 Copart 66474536
76,821 mi · Front end · Salvage title
KNDJ53AU3S7954602 Copart 66406356
46,230 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.