Short answer: there’s no truly free, comprehensive accident history in Australia; the official route is a PPSR check for about AUD $2, which covers write-off, stolen, and finance owing status via NEVDIS.
Do the free state rego check (NSW, QLD, etc.) to confirm registration status and expiry, but it won’t list past crashes. If you want repair history, you’re into paid reports (CarHistory/Equifax, CheckVIN, REVS) or old-fashioned sleuthing: service records and an independent inspection. Ask the seller for invoices and photos; the diligent ones hoard receipts like they’re family heirlooms.
Best bet: run PPSR, do the free rego check, then book a pre-purchase inspection—cheap insurance compared to buying a mystery box on wheels.
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