To check a car’s rego history in Australia, start with your state or territory’s online rego check using the plate or VIN—it confirms status, expiry, and basic details.
For the juicy stuff (finance owing, write-off, or stolen status), buy a PPSR certificate using the VIN—about $2 and worth every coin.
Some states also show previous write-offs and odometer readings, but the PPSR is the national source for encumbrances.
Grab both reports before you hand over cash; it’s cheaper than discovering the “bargain” actually belongs to a bank.
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