full history car check

Want a full history car check? Start with a PPSR search (national register) to reveal finance owing, write-off and theft status—cheap, fast, and worth its weight in busted odometers.

Cross-check the VIN on the car, rego papers and compliance plate, then comb the logbook and receipts for regular servicing and timing belt/chain info.

Ask for invoices, do a recall search via the manufacturer, and grab a pre‑purchase inspection for photos, leak checks, and a sober second opinion.

If the seller goes vague or “lost the paperwork”, assume the paperwork lost them first.

In Australia, pairing a PPSR check with a roadworthy and an independent inspection (try a mobile mechanic via ServiceCentral) is the smart, boring, money‑saving move.