Short answer: you won’t get a full car history in Australia for free, but you can get close.
Run a free rego check on your state’s transport site to verify registration status, expiry, basic vehicle details and sometimes engine/VIN.
Check recalls for free via Product Safety Australia or the manufacturer’s site, and ask the seller for logbooks, invoices and the VIN.
The proper “is it stolen/written‑off/encumbered?” report is the PPSR, which costs about $2—pay it; it’s the cheapest peace of mind you’ll ever buy.
Many “free” sites just tease info, then charge; go straight to PPSR and your state rego checker.
On Tradingpost, always request the VIN early, cross‑check the details, and walk if anything smells dodgier than last week’s prawn.
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