free car history check vic

Short answer: in Victoria, the only truly free bit is the VicRoads registration status check—it won’t reveal finance, write-off or theft history. For the scary-but-useful stuff, do a PPSR search with the VIN; it costs only a few dollars and can save you a world of regret. Many sellers will share a paid report, but if they don’t, get your own before you even think about a deposit. Always match the VIN on the car to the rego papers and the PPSR result, and walk away if anything smells dodgier than a week-old servo pie. Service records are your friend—use them to sniff out odometer fairy tales.