To check if a car’s a write‑off in Australia, do a PPSR search using the VIN (or rego and state)—it’s about $2 and takes roughly the time of a sip of coffee.
The PPSR certificate pulls from NEVDIS and shows Written‑Off Vehicle Register (WOVR) status, stolen history, and whether there’s finance owing.
If it shows “written‑off,” treat it like week‑old sushi: approach with caution; re‑registration rules and insurance can be tricky and vary by state.
Always cross‑check the VIN on the car with the papers and get a pre‑purchase inspection; a clean PPSR is necessary, not sufficient.
Keep the PDF certificate—future you will be smug and grateful.
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