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Independent guide

About PPSR Car Check

We explain the checks Australian used-car buyers can make before paying for a vehicle.

What we do

Our guides explain security interests, written-off records and stolen-vehicle data in plain English. We link to the official PPSR and relevant public guidance. We do not perform a search, access PPSR or NEVDIS data directly, generate certificates, or issue vehicle reports.

How this site is funded

We may earn a commission if you follow a clearly identified partner link and buy a report or insurance product. That does not affect your price. We also show the official $2 PPSR route, which does not pay us.

Editorial standard

We distinguish official-register fields from commercial report extras, date prices when quoted, and link to primary guidance. A search can be incomplete or out of date; always compare the result with the vehicle and consult the relevant authority when something does not match.

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