history car check

Before you hand over cash for a used car, run a PPSR check using the VIN—Australia’s go-to for spotting finance owing, write-offs, and stolen status. It takes minutes, costs pocket change, and can save you from buying someone else’s headache. Cross-check the VIN on the car with the rego papers and the compliance plate, then eyeball the logbook for regular services and sensible odometer jumps. Ask the manufacturer about any outstanding recalls, because surprises are only fun at birthdays. Finish with a pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic and you’ll sleep like a well-torqued bolt.