Practical, no-nonsense guides to help you buy smarter — from pre-purchase checklists to model-specific tips.
Buying Guides
Step-by-step advice on what to check, what to ask, and what to avoid in a private car sale.
A complete pre-purchase checklist covering what to do before inspection, during inspection, and before handing over money.
Read guideWhat actually moves a seller, how to use market data as leverage, and what to say (and avoid) during negotiation.
Read guideThe physical signs of flood damage, what to look for during an inspection, and why flood cars are a long-term risk.
Read guideModel Guides
Know what to look for — and watch out for — in Australia's most popular used car models.
What generations to look for, known issues to check, what a healthy RAV4 looks like, and how to verify the history.
Read guideA generation-by-generation guide to the Ranger — what to prioritise, what to check mechanically, and how to value one.
Read guideCheck Types Explained
Not sure what PPSR, REVs, VIN, or encumbrance checks mean? These pages break it down clearly.
What PPSR misses and why it's only part of the picture
What the free PPSR gives you vs a full history report
How to check if a car has been written off in Australia
How to find and verify a VIN number in Australia
Check if a car still has money owing before you buy
Find open safety recalls on any Australian vehicle
What REVs is, how it works, and what it shows
What you can check for free and where the limits are
Market value, PPSR, written-off, recalled, stolen, and odometer benchmarks — all in one instant report.
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