The PPSR (Personal Property Securities Register) is Australia’s one-stop check for whether a vehicle has money owing, or has been written off or reported stolen.
Search by VIN (best), chassis, or registration and you’ll get an official search certificate for a small fee (about $2 AUD).
Do it before you pay a cent—encumbrance follows the car, not the seller’s smile.
It complements a state rego check; together they tell you if it’s legal to drive and safe to buy.
Browsing on Tradingpost? Run a PPSR, then enjoy that new-to-you car smell without the “finance repo” aftertaste.
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