Want to know if a car’s been written off? In Australia, run a PPSR check using the VIN—it taps the national database and flags written-off, stolen, or finance owing.
Look for WOVR status: Statutory write-off means it can’t be re-registered; Repairable write-off may return to the road after inspections, subject to state rules.
Cross-check the VIN plate, windscreen etching, and rego papers so you’re not paying for a report on the wrong car—yes, it happens.
Even if it passes the paperwork, get a pre-purchase inspection; shiny paint can hide crash repairs better than a magician with a tarp.
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