Every year, tens of thousands of people across Africa spend their hard-earned savings on used vehicles, only to discover later that the car they bought was stolen, had undisclosed accident damage, or was never properly cleared through customs.
CarBrim was founded with one mission: to make every vehicle transaction safe, transparent, and informed.
The Scale of the Problem
Nigeria alone imports hundreds of thousands of used vehicles annually. A significant portion arrive with incomplete documentation, tampered VIN plates, or through unofficial channels. Buyers — most of whom invest their life savings or take bank loans — have no easy way to verify what they are really buying.
"I bought a car for ₦4.5 million only to find out six months later it had been in a major accident before I bought it. There was no way for me to know." — CarBrim user, Lagos
What Makes CarBrim Different
Unlike manual checks or word-of-mouth assurances, CarBrim aggregates data from multiple authoritative sources to give you a comprehensive, timestamped report on any vehicle in under 2 minutes:
- Accident & Damage History — Collision records, repair costs, and airbag deployment data
- Theft Record — Cross-referenced against national and international stolen vehicle registries
- Ownership Timeline — Number of previous owners, purchase dates, and usage history
- Past Sales & Images — Historical listing prices and photos to spot odometer fraud
- Title & Lien History — Whether the vehicle carries outstanding finance or is legally encumbered
- Manufacturer Recalls — Open safety recalls that affect the vehicle
Built for the African Context
Most international vehicle history services are designed for American or European markets. CarBrim is purpose-built for Africa — understanding the tokunbo supply chain, local market dynamics, and the specific risks African buyers face when purchasing used vehicles.
Our platform is available 24/7, delivers reports in under 2 minutes, and costs a fraction of what a bad purchase would cost you. At ₦5,375 (inclusive of VAT), it is arguably the most important ₦5,375 you will spend in any vehicle transaction.
Join Thousands of Smart Buyers
Join the growing community of smart car buyers and dealerships already using CarBrim to make safer, more informed purchasing decisions. All you need is the VIN or chassis number — we do the rest.