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GearUp GH — Trust The Data

Know Your Car
Before You Buy It

Ghana's most thorough pre-purchase vehicle inspection. Free car tools, VIN decoder, tyre checker, and more — plus professional VeriDrive inspections from Kumasi.

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Free Tools
GHS 250
Inspection From
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Independent
Kumasi
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ECU ScanMulti-system diagnostics
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Data VerdictPass / advisory / do not buy
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Safety ChecksTyres, battery, brakes & more
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WhatsApp ReportClear findings sent fast
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Mobile ServiceKumasi and nearby locations
We Scan What Sellers May Not Say

GearUp GH combines ECU diagnostics, visual checks, road-test observations and buyer education into one practical decision process: buy, negotiate, or walk away.

ECU LIVE SCANRISK MAP ACTIVE
Live Diagnostic Intelligence

Engine, transmission, ABS, airbags, BCM, battery and warning-light clues are reviewed before you commit money.

The GearUp GH Inspection Checklist

A clean body and polished dashboard can deceive. The checklist below gives visitors a reason to stay, learn, and book.

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ECU Fault Scan

Read active, pending and stored faults across key control modules.

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Odometer Consistency

Compare mileage clues, service history and module data where available.

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Flood & Accident Clues

Look for suspicious smell, corrosion, panel gaps, repaint signs and hidden damage clues.

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Engine Health

Check overheating symptoms, leaks, live data clues, fan behaviour and idle quality.

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Tyres & Road Safety

Decode tyre size, DOT age and tread clues before the car becomes your liability.

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Clear Verdict

Receive a practical report: PASS, ADVISORY, NEGOTIATE, or DO NOT BUY.

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Overheating Risk
Cooling System Warning Clues

Warning signs such as fan behaviour, coolant loss, temperature movement, stains, pressure build-up and live data can save a buyer from expensive repairs.

Mileage Integrity
Odometer Fraud Red Flags

Mileage should agree with condition, records, tyre wear, module history and overall vehicle story. Numbers alone do not testify.

Hidden Faults
ABS & Airbag Warning History

Some sellers clear dashboard lights before viewing. A scan may still reveal stored faults and safety-system concerns.

Free Car Health Risk Score

Visitors answer quick questions and receive a risk score. It keeps them engaged and naturally pushes serious buyers toward inspection booking.

Tick any signs you have noticed:

Get The Used Car Buying Checklist

A simple Ghana-focused checklist for inspecting tyres, mileage, dashboard lights, documents, accident clues and engine warning signs before payment.

Free Car Tools

Use these 8 tools before buying any vehicle. They are free, instant, and work on your phone. No registration required.

🔍 VIN Decoder

Enter any 17-character VIN to decode the vehicle origin, manufacturer, year, engine type and more. Works for all vehicles 1981 and newer.

🔵 Tyre Size Decoder

Decode the size code on your tyre sidewall (e.g. 225/65R17 91H). Find out what every number and letter means in plain language.

📅 Tyre DOT Age Checker

Find the DOT code on your tyre sidewall — the last 4 digits show the week and year of manufacture. Old tyres are dangerous even if they look fine. The rubber degrades internally.

📍 Where to find it: Look on the sidewall of your tyre for the letters DOT followed by a code. The last 4 digits are what you need. Example: DOT MA L9 ABCD 2318 → Week 23 of 2018.

New (0–3 yrs)Caution (3–5 yrs)Replace (5+ yrs)

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📊 Odometer Fraud Risk Calculator

Enter the vehicle details to see if the stated mileage is plausible. We calculate the average annual mileage and compare it to typical usage patterns for that vehicle type.

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🚢 Ghana Import Cost Estimator

Estimate the total import duties and levies payable when importing a vehicle into Ghana. Based on current GRA rates. Use as a guide — confirm with your clearing agent.

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Import Cost Estimate
Based on current GRA rates — use as a guide

⛽ Fuel Cost Calculator

Estimate monthly fuel cost before buying a car. Very useful when comparing SUVs, sedans, diesel vehicles and petrol vehicles.

Fuel Cost Estimate
Estimated running cost based on your inputs

💳 Car Loan Calculator

Estimate monthly repayments using reducing-balance loan mathematics. Use this before committing to a vehicle purchase.

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Loan Repayment Estimate
Reducing-balance estimate — confirm final terms with your lender

✅ Should I Buy This Car?

Answer 8 quick questions about the vehicle you are considering. Get an instant risk rating and recommendation.

Two Ways We Serve You
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VeriDrive Inspection
Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection

Before you hand over your money, let us check the car. We scan every ECU module, verify the odometer against multiple sources, detect engine swaps, check crash history, and deliver a written report.

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Know Before You Buy

Independent, professional vehicle inspection using advanced diagnostic equipment. We have zero relationship with any seller. Our only job is to give you the truth.

VeriDrive Inspector
At the seller location
OBD Scanner Connected
ECU scan connected
Inspection Report
Report delivered to you
Basic
Digital Check
GHS 250
Remote — no site visit required
  • VIN decode and validation
  • Accident and crash history
  • Odometer database records
  • Salvage, flood and fire title check
  • Stolen vehicle flag
  • ICUMS Ghana import status
  • DVLA registration verification
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Premium
Forensic + Certificate
GHS 1,000
Kumasi — subject to availability elsewhere
  • Everything in Standard
  • Paint depth — all 12 panels
  • Hidden crash repair detection
  • Chassis and engine bay inspection
  • Panel alignment check
  • Multi-database history report
  • Signed VeriDrive Certificate
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Important Service Disclaimer

GearUp GH provides independent diagnostic and inspection support, not a guarantee of future vehicle performance. Our reports are based on the vehicle condition, accessible electronic data, visible physical evidence, and available third-party records at the time of inspection. Hidden faults, intermittent issues, recently cleared codes, concealed repairs, or seller non-disclosure may not always be fully detectable.

Prices exclude long-distance transport, tolls, special access fees, and any paid third-party database charges unless clearly stated. Inspection findings are advisory. The final decision to buy, reject, negotiate, or repair remains with the customer. Physical inspections outside Kumasi are subject to technician availability and may attract a mobilisation fee. GearUp GH is independent and does not represent sellers, dealers, importers, insurers, DVLA, ICUMS, or vehicle manufacturers.
What We Check
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Odometer Clocking

Mileage read from Engine ECU, ABS module, BCM and dashboard independently. Any mismatch exposes clocking.

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VIN Consistency

VIN read from every ECU module and compared to the chassis plate. Mismatched engine ECU means a swapped engine.

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Crash & Airbag History

SRS module permanently records deployment events. We check for history, replaced units and residual crash codes.

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Engine Change Detection

Engine ECU VIN versus body modules, mount inspection, mileage continuity across engine and body ECUs.

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Paint & Bodywork Forensics

Thickness gauge on all 12 panels detects filler and hidden repairs. Overspray and alignment also checked.

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Full System Fault Scan

All available modules scanned — engine, transmission, ABS, airbag, BCM, TPMS. Active and cleared codes retrieved.

Engine Bay Diagnostic Scan
Engine Bay Check
We Read What The ECU Actually Says
Not just what the dashboard shows. We scan every module independently and compare the data.
How It Works
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Book

WhatsApp us with car details and location

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We Come

Inspector meets vehicle at the seller

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Full Scan

Digital and on-site inspection

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Report

Written report within 24–48 hours

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Decide

Buy, negotiate, or walk away — informed

Roadside Emergency Products

Premium jump starters, tyre inflators and emergency power tools from the GearUp GH catalogue. Click any product to view full specifications, then enquire directly on WhatsApp.

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Built in Kumasi.
Built for Ghana.

GearUp GH is an automotive business based in Kumasi with two service lines — a shop stocking quality accessories, watches and imported vehicles, and VeriDrive, our independent pre-purchase vehicle inspection service.

VeriDrive was built on one belief: every buyer deserves the truth about the car they are spending their hard-earned money on. Too many Ghanaians have been sold clocked, crashed or engine-swapped vehicles at honest-car prices.

We use professional-grade diagnostic equipment reading data directly from ECU modules — not just what the dashboard shows. We work for the buyer. Only.

📍 Kumasi (Base) By Arrangement

Outside Kumasi? Physical inspections are based in Kumasi and subject to availability elsewhere. The Basic digital check is available nationwide remotely — just send us the VIN.

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Contact Details
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WhatsApp (Preferred)+233 247 957 419
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Websitewww.gearupgh.com
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Base LocationKumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana
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HoursMonday – Saturday, 8am – 6pm
Booking Information
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Mobile ServiceWe come to the vehicle — dealer lot, private seller, or port yard.
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What to Send UsVehicle make, model, year, location of car, and which package you want.
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Basic Check (Remote)Nationwide. Just send us the VIN and we handle the rest.

📍 Physical inspections are currently based in Kumasi. Outside Kumasi is subject to availability. WhatsApp us to confirm before booking.

Stories & Car Buying Tips

Real inspection stories from Ghana, car buying tips, and everything you need to know before buying a used vehicle.

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