Doing a PPSR car check is the cheapest peace-of-mind you’ll buy that doesn’t smell like burning rubber. Use the vehicle’s 17‑digit VIN to run an official PPSR search; it costs about AUD $2 and gives you a downloadable certificate.
The report shows if there’s finance owing (a security interest), whether it’s recorded as stolen, and if it’s been written off. Ensure the VIN on the report matches the compliance plate, windscreen etching, and rego papers; if there’s a security interest, don’t hand over a cent until the seller clears it and proves it. Keep the certificate with your paperwork—it’s your legal “told you so.” Then go car shopping on Tradingpost with a grin and, ideally, a mechanic’s inspection to back it up.
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