In WA, the only truly free check is the Department of Transport’s registration lookup, which shows if a vehicle is currently licensed and when it expires.
For the important stuff—finance owing, written‑off or stolen history—buy a low‑cost PPSR report; it pulls national data and could save you a world of “who owns this car, actually?” pain.
Safety recalls are also free to check via the manufacturer or national recall notices, so match the VIN and avoid surprise airbags to the face.
Top it off with a pre‑purchase inspection and make sure VIN/engine numbers match the paperwork; not glamorous, but far cheaper than buying someone else’s headache.
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