Questions and answers for buyers in Nigeria.
Everything about the VIN, the report, Nigerian papers and paying in naira. Enter a VIN below for a free preview; the full report is ₦9,900.
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The VIN and the report
What is a VIN?
The 17-character vehicle identification number, called the chassis number in Nigeria. It identifies one car and stays with it for life, whatever plate it carries.
What does the free preview show?
The decoded make, model, year and specification, so you can confirm the car before you pay.
What does the full report show?
Mileage records, accident and damage records and photos where available for the VIN, a stolen-vehicle check, recall campaigns, market value and known issues for the model.
Does the report include accident data?
Yes. Reports include accident and damage records where available for the VIN, such as salvage and write-off titles and auction damage classifications. No record found is not proof that a car is undamaged.
Is the report in English?
Yes. Reports are in English, with a PDF you can download and forward.
Nigerian papers and official checks
Does Carlytics check customs duty?
No. Confirm the duty status on Nigeria Customs CVMS or on VREG. The report helps you check that the VIN, model and year on the customs papers match the car.
Can I check a car by its plate number?
No. Reports are built on the VIN. Verify the plate for free on FRSC NVIS, then take the VIN from the vehicle licence or customs papers and check it here.
Do you hold Nigerian registration or police records?
No. Those are official records you check through FRSC, VREG, Nigeria Customs and the police e-CMR service. The report adds the car's history from the countries it lived in.
Price and payment
How much does a report cost?
₦9,900 for one report. Bundles: 3 reports for ₦22,000 and 5 reports for ₦33,000. One payment, no subscription.
Which payment methods can I use?
Visa, Mastercard and American Express cards, and Google Pay where it is available on your device. Payments are processed by Stripe.
My card was declined. What can I do?
Many Nigerian bank cards need international online payments switched on before they work with a foreign merchant. Ask your bank to enable it, or try another card.
What if the report has less data than I expected?
Email info@carlytics.eu and we will review your case.
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