Official PPSR check & NEVDIS data · certificate included
The full car history check for $9.95
Why it matters
A $9.95 PPSR check against a $20,000 mistake
Buying a used car without checking its history can lead to unexpected costs. A seller may not always disclose outstanding finance, previous accident damage, or stolen vehicle records.
A car history check Australia (PPSR check) helps you review important vehicle information before making a payment.
You Can Pay in Full and Still Lose the Car
A vehicle with outstanding finance may have a registered security interest. If the loan has not been paid off, the lender may have rights over the vehicle, even after you purchase it.
A money owing on a car check helps you identify registered finance interests before completing the purchase.
A Written-Off Car Can Be Back on the Road
Some written-off vehicles can be repaired and registered again, depending on their classification and applicable state rules. Their previous write-off history may not be mentioned in the seller’s advertisement.
A write off check Australia helps you find recorded write-off information before buying a used vehicle.
A Stolen Vehicle Can Be Returned to Its Owner
If a vehicle is recorded as stolen, police may seize it and return it to its rightful owner. Buyers could lose both the vehicle and the money paid for it. A stolen vehicle check Australia helps you identify recorded stolen status before purchasing a car.
A single PPSR check uses official register information to help buyers review these risks before making a decision.
Every one of these is recorded on the PPSR or with NEVDIS before you buy. One search reads all of them.
What we check
Everything That Puts Your Money at Risk
Verify Car Australia checks vehicle information against official PPSR and NEVDIS data to help you understand a car’s recorded history before buying.
Written-off check
Find out whether the vehicle has been recorded as a repairable or statutory write-off. The report includes available details about the record, including relevant dates and states.
A write off check Australia can help you identify previous damage records that may affect your purchase.
Stolen check
Check whether the vehicle or its identifying details are recorded as stolen in Australian police records.
This VIN check Australia helps you review the vehicle’s recorded status before paying the seller.
Money owing
Find registered security interests against the vehicle. If finance remains outstanding, the lender may have an interest in the car.
A car finance check Australia helps you identify registered interests before completing a purchase.
Vehicle details
Review the vehicle’s make, model, year, engine and compliance information available through NEVDIS.
A rego check Australia and vehicle identification check can help you compare recorded details with the information provided by the seller.
Official PPSR certificate
Every report includes the official PPSR certificate issued under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009.
The certificate is provided as a PDF, giving you a record of the search conducted against the register.
Delivered in minutes
Searches are run live against the registers rather than relying on stored or recycled results.
Your instant PPSR report is usually delivered to your email within minutes of payment, along with the official certificate.
See it before you buy it
Read a real report first
View a sample report before making a payment to understand the information included in a Verify Car vehicle history report.
The sample shows how vehicle records are explained in plain English, along with the official certificate attached as a PDF.
- Plain-English explanations of individual checks
- Official PPSR certificate attached to the report
- Report link available to reopen for 30 days
How it works
Three steps. A Few minutes.
1
Enter the VIN
Enter the vehicle’s 17-character VIN and the email address where you want to receive your report. You can usually find the VIN on the registration papers, windscreen or driver’s side door frame.
2
Pay $9.95
Make a one-time payment of $9.95 AUD through Stripe. There are no subscriptions or recurring charges. Your card details are handled securely by Stripe.
3
Read your report
Receive your vehicle history report and official PPSR certificate by email, usually within minutes. The report link remains available to reopen for 30 days.
Simple pricing
One report. One price. $9.95.
Verify Car offers a straightforward vehicle history report with one payment per vehicle. There are no subscriptions, account requirements or additional charges for the standard report.
PPSR Vehicle History Report
$9.95
per vehicle · one payment · no subscription
- Written-off check
- Stolen vehicle check
- Money owing check
- Vehicle details from NEVDIS
- Official PPSR certificate in PDF format
- Report link available for 30 days
What the same search costs elsewhere
VerifyCar $9.95
A plain-English vehicle history report with vehicle details and the official certificate.
Typical competitor $36 – $40
Some vehicle history services advertise reports using the same government registers at higher prices.
Raw PPSR certificate $2
The government search provides an official certificate, but buyers may need to interpret the information and review vehicle details separately.
Prices are based on publicly advertised rates checked in February 2026.
On the way
More ways to check, soon
Verify Car currently provides vehicle history searches by VIN, with additional search options planned for the future.
Coming soon
Search by rego
Look up a vehicle using its registration number and state, without having to locate the VIN first.
This feature is planned to make checking a vehicle’s history more convenient for Australian buyers.
Coming soon
Odometer history
Review recorded odometer readings over the vehicle’s history, where data is available, to help identify possible inconsistencies in mileage records.
Good to know
Questions Buyers Ask Us
What is a PPSR check?
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an Australian Government register of security interests in personal property. A PPSR check can reveal whether a vehicle has registered finance owing, has been recorded as written off, or is listed as stolen. It helps buyers review important information before purchasing a used car in Australia.
Why is it only $9.95?
Verify Car automates the search and report generation process, reducing the need for manual processing. The service charges $9.95 AUD per vehicle and includes the official certificate, with no subscription or recurring payment.
What do I need to run a check?
You need the vehicle’s 17-character VIN and an email address to receive the report. There is no need to create an account before running a check.
Do I get the official certificate?
Yes. Every report includes the official PPSR certificate issued under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 as a PDF attachment. The certificate provides a record of the PPSR search conducted for the vehicle.
How fast is it?
Reports are generated using live register searches and usually arrive by email within two minutes of payment. Delivery times may vary depending on whether the search can be completed successfully.
What if the search cannot be completed?
If a search cannot be completed, Verify Car provides an automatic full refund without requiring you to submit a separate refund request.
Check the car before you commit
A few minutes spent reviewing a vehicle’s history can help you avoid unexpected problems when buying a used car.
Get a vehicle history check Australia buyers can use to review recorded finance, stolen vehicle status, write-off history and vehicle details before making a purchase.
Verify Car provides official PPSR and NEVDIS data, with the government certificate included and a one-time price of $9.95 AUD.
Official PPSR and NEVDIS data · Government certificate attached · Automatic refund if a search cannot be completed