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Plainly-written posts on buying imported cars in Cyprus — history checks, auction sheets, mileage and paperwork. For the evergreen reference material, see the guides.

How to Check Car History Before Buying a Used Car

A step-by-step guide to checking a used car's history: vehicle history reports, VIN verification, accidents, mileage, service records, ownership, theft, finance and write-offs.

15 Important Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Car

The 15 questions that uncover what an advert can't: why it's being sold, service history, accidents, mileage evidence, cold starts, test drives, inspections and documents.

What Is a VIN Number? Everything You Need to Know

What a VIN is, how to read the 17 characters, where to find it on the car, how a VIN check differs from a history check, and the warning signs of a tampered VIN.

How to Check Car Mileage History and Spot Odometer Fraud

How to verify a car's real mileage: build a dated timeline from MOT, service and auction records, spot clocking warning signs, and handle mismatches for UK cars and Japanese imports.

The 5-minute pre-purchase checklist for imported cars in Cyprus

Five checks to run before paying for a Japanese or UK import in Cyprus: chassis number, auction history, mileage, recalls and paperwork — most take minutes.