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VIN decode
Start with the vehicle’s identity
Decode the VIN to see its make, model, model year and available specifications. Compare the facts before you compare offers.
3 free checks every 30 days
For vehicle buyers in Nigeria
Before you buy it.
CheckVIN it.
Know the vehicle beyond the seller’s story.
Decode the VIN, compare key claims and record what you can see before you pay.
3 free VIN checks every 30 days · No card required
Before you take the keysCheck the facts.
Inspect the car.
Inspect the car.
The CheckVIN platform
Less guesswork.
More to go on.
The right questions are easier to ask when the vehicle’s information is in front of you.
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Nigeria Import-Status Report
Put the seller’s claims in context
Compare the claimed year and engine with decoded data. Check the model year against Nigeria’s import-age guideline and get buyer guidance in one report.
₦5,000 · downloadable PDF
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Self inspection
Keep visible condition on record
Record a walk-around, upload your video securely, and add your own observations. Keep the frames and checklist alongside your vehicle information.
Your evidence. Your observations.
Start with 17 characters
A seller has a story.
The VIN has the specs.
Enter the VIN exactly as it appears on the vehicle. Check the available details, then compare them with what you’ve been told.
Find it on the windscreen, driver’s door frame, or vehicle documents.
Check your vehicle
3 free VIN checks every 30 days. No card required.
From curiosity to clarity
Three steps before
you take the keys.
- 01
Decode the VIN
Start free. See what the available vehicle data says.
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Compare the claims
Choose the report to compare seller claims and review import-age guidance.
- 03
Inspect and verify
Record visible condition, check the paperwork, and involve a qualified mechanic.
The details deserve a closer look
Your walk-around.
Your evidence.
A clearer record.
Save the things a VIN cannot show: the panels, cabin and visible condition. Keep your video frames and observations organised for your purchase decision.
Start a self inspection Self-submitted evidence. Independent review and AI damage detection are not included.Vehicle inspectionIllustrative workflow
Capture the full picture
Exterior · Interior · Your observations
01Record a walk-around
02Add what you noticed
03Keep a downloadable record
Clear pricing
Start free.
Go deeper when you need to.
No subscription required for the VIN report.
VIN decode
Free / 3 checks every 30 days
A first look at the vehicle’s available specifications.
- Make, model and model year
- Available engine and fuel data
- No card required
Nigeria Import-Status Report
₦5,000 / report
Bring the vehicle data and the seller’s claims together.
- Available detailed specification table
- Model-year and engine consistency checks
- Import-age guidance and buyer checklist
- Market-value estimate when comparable data is available
- Report page and downloadable PDF
Good decisions need clear boundaries
Know what your report can tell you.
VIN data is a starting point. It does not establish accident history, ownership, customs clearance, prior use or mechanical condition. Verify documents and arrange a physical inspection before committing to a purchase.
Read our coverage and limitationsQuestions, answered
Before you
get started.
What can I check for free?
You get three VIN decodes every 30 days, with no card required. Available fields can include make, model, model year, engine, fuel type, body type and manufacturer. Coverage varies by vehicle.
What is included in the ₦5,000 report?
The Nigeria Import-Status Report brings available specifications, seller-claim consistency checks, import-age guidance, a market-value estimate when comparable data is available, and a buyer checklist into a report page and downloadable PDF. It does not verify customs clearance or replace official documentation.
Does a VIN check prove a car is accident-free?
No. CheckVIN does not currently provide accident, theft or ownership history. A VIN decode cannot establish visible condition, prior use or whether a vehicle has been repaired. Inspect the car and verify its documents before buying.
How does the vehicle inspection work?
Record a walk-around video, upload it securely and save your own observations. Download video frames and your checklist with your VIN report, or as a separate inspection PDF. Independent review is not included in the current self-inspection service.
Is AI damage detection available?
Not yet. We are developing a tool to flag possible visible damage for human review. It is not active in customer inspections, and no automated finding is presented as confirmed damage.
Where can I find the VIN?
Look near the base of the windscreen, on the driver’s door frame, or in the vehicle’s documents. Compare the number on the vehicle with its documents. A standard modern VIN has 17 characters.
Your next car starts with a better question