written off car check

Want a written off car check without the crystal ball? In Australia the simplest way is a PPSR search using the VIN; for a few dollars it shows the Written-Off Vehicle Register status, finance owing, and whether it’s stolen. Grab the VIN from the compliance plate or rego papers, run the PPSR, then cross-check your state authority (VicRoads, Transport for NSW, etc.) for re‑registration rules. “Repairable write-off” can mean insurance history and inspection hoops; “statutory write-off” means it’s never going back on the road. Get a pre‑purchase inspection and watch for flood or structural damage—if the price sounds like a fairy tale, there’s probably water in the carpets. Shopping on Tradingpost? Run the PPSR first, then haggle later.