finance vehicle check

Worried a used car is still under finance? In Australia the gold standard is a PPSR check: grab the VIN, pay a small fee, and you’ll get a certificate showing any security interests, write‑off history, and stolen status. Keep that certificate with your records like it’s the car’s birth certificate.

Also run a free state rego check to confirm registration and roadworthy status, but don’t confuse it with a finance check—it isn’t. Do all this before handing over a deposit (yes, even if the seller swears their cousin’s mate “sorted it”). If you’re buying via Tradingpost, message the seller for the VIN and sort the PPSR the same day; it’s the cheapest stress relief you’ll ever buy.