Frequently Asked Questions

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A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique code used to identify individual motor vehicles.

The VIN can be found on the vehicle itself, often on the dashboard, door frame, or engine, as well as on the vehicle's registration certificate and insurance policy.

If the VIN is less than 17 characters, it could be from a pre-1989 vehicle. Older vehicles may have different VIN lengths.

Vehicles manufactured before 1989 may have VINs that vary in length from 11 to 17 characters. PPSR checks may not have complete information on these vehicles.

Ensuring the VIN on the vehicle matches the registration and insurance documents prevents potential fraud and confirms the car’s identity.

A PPSR check provides details about whether a car has a financial encumbrance, meaning whether money is owed on a loan linked to the vehicle.

A REVS (Register of Encumbered Vehicles) check was the previous name for what is now called a PPSR check, which identifies if there is any debt linked to a vehicle.

A PPSR check can reveal if there is any outstanding finance on a vehicle, helping you avoid buying a car that could be repossessed.

Yes, you can perform a PPSR check online using the VIN or registration number. There are various services that provide this information.

The cost of a PPSR check is generally low, often under $10, and can be done through online platforms authorized by the government.

An encumbrance means the vehicle has outstanding finance, and the lender has an interest in the vehicle, which could lead to repossession if the debt is not cleared.

If you buy a car with an encumbrance, the lender could repossess the vehicle if the previous owner fails to repay the debt.

The main risk is that the car could be repossessed if the previous owner’s debt is not settled, leaving you without the vehicle and potentially out of pocket.

A registration check ensures that the vehicle is legally registered and the details match what’s recorded in official databases.

Yes, you can perform a basic check using the registration number, but for detailed history, the VIN is usually required.

A PPSR check can reveal if a vehicle is reported as stolen, preventing you from buying a car that could be seized by authorities.

If a vehicle is reported as stolen, do not purchase it. Contact the authorities and report the situation.

Unrecovered theft refers to a vehicle that was reported stolen and has not been recovered. If you buy such a vehicle, it could be seized by authorities.

A written-off vehicle is one that has been damaged beyond repair or is uneconomical to repair, classified as either a statutory write-off or a repairable write-off.

A statutory write-off cannot be registered, while a repairable write-off may be re-registered after being repaired and passing necessary inspections.

A car history check can reveal if the vehicle has been written off due to a major accident or other severe damage.

A flood-damaged vehicle is one that has been partially or fully submerged in water. It may have severe internal damage, which might not be immediately visible.

A hail-damaged vehicle has sustained damage from hailstorms, which can range from minor dents to significant structural damage.

Impact damage indicates that the vehicle has been in a collision or another incident where it suffered a significant force, potentially affecting its structural integrity.