To run a vehicle stolen check in Australia, start with a PPSR search using the VIN—it’s about $2 and flags if the car is stolen, written off, or under finance (encumbered).
Then cross-check with your state police or transport authority’s rego/stolen-vehicle lookup for extra peace of mind.
Make sure the VIN on the plate, windscreen, and chassis matches the paperwork—no creative storytelling allowed.
Keep a dated PPSR certificate before you pay; it’s your receipt that you checked.
If anything smells off, walk away—there’s always another car on Tradingpost that won’t come with a plot twist.
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