Car History Check Made Simple

A car history check is a type of report that provides information about a car’s past. This could cover information like accident history, registration details, outstanding debt, stolen status, etc. This is a very important document because it helps the buyer understand the current state of the car and make a well-informed decision, while also giving the seller a credible way to showcase transparency and build trust.

Yes, you can check the car’s history using its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and state and year of build. Through car history, you can check registration status, odometer comparison, accidents and many more.

If you have any queries or spot discrepancies in your vehicle history report, you can email us at checkvehiclehistory@cars24.com or call us directly at +61 489 279 366

A PPSR (Personal Property Securities Register) check focuses on whether there is any outstanding debt or financial interest against your vehicle, whereas a car history check is a broader check that includes PPSR along with other checks.

Yes, absolutely and it’s one of the best ways to build buyer's confidence. Sharing a Cars24 car history report with potential buyers shows that your car has a clean and transparent history. It’s a simple way to stand out from other sellers and make your listing more trustworthy.

Some vehicle details - like make, model, engine number, colour, fuel type, odometer reading, registration status or registration expiry—may not appear in the report if they weren’t recorded or made available by the source database.

While we compile our reports using multiple trusted data providers to provide you with comprehensive information, there are times when certain information isn’t available from those third-party sources. In such cases, we include everything that has been officially recorded and verified at the time of your request.

Check Vehicle History generates reports normally in seconds. However, due to the large amount of data in our system, it may also take a few minutes to accumulate our reports for you. If the report is still not ready after a few minutes, do not worry! We always send requested reports to the user's email address as soon as they are ready.

As an owner, if your car history report shows issues, try to resolve them as early as possible. As a buyer, if you consider the problem is very crucial, like having been stolen or having multiple accidents, then it’s better to explore some other car or negotiate the deal accordingly.

VIN or Vehicle Identification Number is a unique 17-character code. This can also be considered as a car’s ID card as this indicates the place of build, brand, engine size, serial number and other necessary details. You can find this number on the dashboard near the windshield, the driver’s side doorjamb, registration document, and insurance documents.

You can check if the car has finance owing in Australia by purchasing the Check Vehicle History Report by Cars24. You will need the vehicle’s VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or REGO to perform the search.