The vehicle registration number can be found on the the registration sticker, the vehicle itself, or on the door posts where the door latches when it is closed. The vehicle's VIN is also displayed on the registration certificate and insurance policy documentation. If you purchase a vehicle from a private seller who has an outstanding loan attached to the vehicle this is called an encumbrance , the vehicle could be repossessed and you could lose your money.
In addition to doing a REVS check, we also recommend buying a history report that includes information about whether the car has been written-off, stolen, flood damaged or whether the odometer has been rolled back.
Doing a REVS check is the simplest way to prevent repossession by a financier if someone else still owes money on the vehicle. Then keep your report as a record of the date and time you ran the check should any future issues arise. Yes, we accept eCheque payments via PayPal.
If you want your reports to be delivered immediately, and you need to pay using PayPal, then the best route is to pay using your PayPal balance or by using a credit card or direct debit card linked to your PayPal account. Other than that, you can use a regular credit card or direct debit card to process the payment for immediate access to your report.
It is an official government database that records data on personal property used as collateral as part of loan arrangements. Lenders will register their interest in a property such as a vehicle so that potential buyers know that there are loans outstanding on the property. For vehicles, searches can be run using the VIN number, or the rego number and state details. You can request a PPSR search online at www.
As you can see, the certificate shows data on encumbrance, stolen status, write-off history, and more. The PPSR primarily provides data on the encumbrance history of the vehicle. Yes, they are. A Revs Check is an online service that produces a car history report. This service has been replaced by the PPSR though most persons still search for Revs Check online to access the service to get a car history report.
You need to ensure that the registration, VIN details, and engine chassis numbers are the same on the report as the details or documentation provided by the seller. Once these details are identical, then you can proceed to check the other details on the report. With a loan outstanding on a car, if the seller does not continue to pay the loan, the financial institution may seek to repossess the vehicle to recoup the arrears.
Sometimes, companies may be late in updating their records online. You can then request a new Revs Check Report with the updated data as confirmation. Write-off status shows that the car had suffered serious enough damage that required it being reported.
Depending on the type of write-off, you may be able to register the car for continued use. You should request the relevant documentation from the seller to ensure that the repairs were done according to the manufacturer and state standards.
The report will explain the type of damage the vehicle suffered that led to the write-off status. A REVS check provides you with a finance check, registration details, specifications of the car and a check to see if the car has been stolen or written-off. Provide financial history of the car whether the car you are planning to purchase has any outstanding finance. We perform stolen check which Determines whether the car has been stolen or tagged as "unrecovered theft".
It allows you to know current car registration status for e. Rego expiry data and current registered state. We Deliver the Report Summary Directly to Your mobile phone, which saves your time for quick decision. Buying a used car is a significant investment. Here's how. Revs Check is an online search of a government registry containing details on motor vehicles across Australia. Together, the data offers you insight into the current state and past history of a used car.
As an Australian, you need to protect yourself and your investment. First of all, car theft is pretty high in almost all states across Australia. Australians like yourself can buy or sell a car in another state. So, your state having a lower than average vehicle theft does not protect you from accidentally buying a stolen car. Secondly, buying a used car with finance owing can lead to you losing your newly bought vehicle to settle the previous owner's outstanding debts.
And thirdly, knowing what damages the car has gone through can prevent you buying a lemon with costly repair issues. A Revs Check is an inexpensive protective measure that is easy and simple to do. It just makes sense given all the negative issues it can keep you from. So, before you or anyone you know buys a used car in Australia, ensure that a Revs Check is done. The national average for stolen vehicles is one every 10 minutes, and 1 in 5 cars are never recovered. There are quite a few ways in which your car can be stolen and how to prevent it in this article.
But, no matter which state you are in, there is a possibility that you could lose your vehicle to a car thief. New South Wales has an unenviable average of 1 car stolen every 52 minutes. In some areas such as Blacktown, the rate is even higher leading to some news outlets labelling the area as the car theft capital of NSW.
Car theft rates in NSW are only beat by its neighbouring state Victoria which has the worst car theft rate in the country. You can call them to report the incident or visit the nearest NSW police station to you. WA is also one of the highest ranked states for car theft coming in the top 5 states. The Western Australian Police have laid out steps to take when buying a used car. The state has a few hotspots for car theft including the suburb of Southport. It will also provide contact details of the security interest generally a finance company or bank.
You should speak with them to ensure the vehicle isn't under finance at which point you should conduct another search just to be safe.
If the vehicle isn't under finance, under the Registration Details section you'll see "No registration exists for this serial number". It is this system which provides key vehicle information, including but not limited to its stolen or written off status.
The PPSR system covers vehicles being under finance or the like. The reading is merely a best estimate based on the vehicles age and average number of kilometres driven by most Australians.
If you are concerned, you should refer to the vehicles service history. No, however it may confirm the vehicles current or past registration number depending on the time of purchase.
On occasions, finance companies can be slow to update the PPSR system. You must speak with them to confirm and likewise conduct a secondary search once they confirm they've updated the PPSR system. This is what you want to see. Our sample report highlights the difference.
There are two kinds of write off's, the first is a Statutory Write Off meaning the vehicle cannot be legally re-registered. The second is a Repairable Write Off. In this situation, most likely the insurance company, has determined that it is not economically viable for them to repair the vehicle. Those vehicles are typically sold at auctions to buyers who are prepared to repair it. Once the vehicle has passed an independent safety inspection, it may be re-registered.
This typically means the vehicle suffered extensive water or hail damage.
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