In Australia, the old REVS check is now a PPSR search, and buying it direct from the government will set you back a grand total of AUD $2.00.
Third‑party sites repackage the same data with pretty dashboards and charge about $10–$30, which is lovely if you enjoy tipping the internet.
The official $2 report shows finance owing, write‑off and stolen status, plus key identifiers—exactly what you need before parting with your hard‑earned.
Buy it right before you seal the deal, because details can change faster than a seller’s story about “one careful owner”.

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