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Get a vehicle check done on any Australian vehicle using VIN number.
Please enter the 17 character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) below.
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You are probably spending several thousand dollars on a car or another vehicle. Why would you want to take risk when a simple and easy VIN check can give you all the necessary checks to make sure vehicle is safe to buy. .
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Enter the VIN number of the vehicle you wish you check upon. Make sure the VIN is correct, otherwise you might end up with wrong report on no report at all. If you don't have VIN you could also use vehicle registration plate number.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) explained.Q. What is a VIN?
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique 17 character serial number allocated to every vehicle. Every vehicle sold in Australia since 1989 must have a VIN. Pre-1889 vehicle the VIN is also known as Chassis number which could be shorter.
Q. Why do I need VIN to check on a vehicle?
The Personal Properties Securities Register uses VIN as the primary identifier for any vehicle whose security interest is registered in it. So if you are buying a used vehicle in Australia and wish to check if the vehicle has any finance on it, you will need VIN.
Q. Where do I find the VIN number?
- VIN is commonly found on the Passenger Side Windscreen just below the wipers.
- VIN can be found on the Renewal Reminder Notice or the Rego Sticker.
- VIN number is also found under the bonnet on the Build Plaque.
- On Some vehicles VIN is also found on the door jamb.
Q. What is the difference between VIN number and Chassis number?
Any vehicle manufactured after 1989 must have a VIN and is exactly 17 characters long. Please note that a VIN will never have the letters 'I' or 'Q'. Pre-1989 vehicles many have VIN shorter that 17 characters and they are also known as Chassis number. So when you buy vintage or classic vehicles you need a Chassis check.
Q. Can I use registration plate number instead of VIN?
Yes you can. On our website you can use the vehicle registration plate number commonly known as 'rego number' to do a vehicle check. Using plate number instead of VIN number is much easier and faster.
Q. Why VIN is so hard?
Let's face it. VIN numbers are a pain. They are too long, not easy to remember and are error prone. It is very easy to make a mistake when you get the VIN from the seller or you could easily get a character wrong. The worst part is if you enter a wrong VIN, you might not get a vehicle report at all or end up getting report for a wrong vehicle.