The vehicle identification number (VIN) is composed of 17 characters (digits and capital letters) that act as a unique identifier for the vehicle. A VIN displays the car's unique features, specifications and manufacturer.
The VIN can be found in a couple of places including on the car's registration label (1), on the compliance plate in the engine bay (2) or on the passenger side windshield (3), or on one of the door posts (where the door latches when it is closed) (4). See the image below:
PPSR stands for Personal Properties Securities Register, which is based on the Personal Property Securities Act 2009.
It is a reform that brings security interests on a Commonwealth, State and Territory level under one national system.
The PPSR enables both businesses and lenders to register their personal property security interests. Interested parties, such as buyers, can search the register to find out if a security interest is present.
The real-time register is available 24/7. It was previously successfully rolled out in the United States, Canada and New Zealand. The ultimate purpose of the reform and register is to improve individuals’ and businesses’ ability to use their property to raise capital.
The register is used by CarHistory to establish whether a vehicle you intend to purchase is a sound investment.
CarHistory, part of the Veda Group, is the first online automotive bureau in Australia. We provide comprehensive vehicle history information for used car buyers.
In addition to conducting a REVS, VSR, Vcheck, NVIS or personal properties register check, we can uncover essential information such as whether a vehicle has been written-off, stolen,flood or storm damaged, or if an odometer reading is inaccurate.
With any one of our CarHistory reports you can quickly and painlessly establish whether a vehicle has a hidden history that could make it a less than stellar investment. Think you can spot a dud from a mile away? Think again.
To uncover the full story of the vehicle you wish to buy, order a CarHistory Report online and get the information you need in seconds.