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You can check a vehicle's registration details via the Transport Department where the vehicle has been registered. Choose your state below and visit the department website to perform your online registration check.
A registration check (rego check) can be done on any car to confirm details of its registration history.
Over 1/3 of future used car buyers are not confident in buying a used car1, and are not sure what to look for when buying a used vehicle. If you’re in the market to buy a used car, you can run a rego check to provide some peace of mind when it comes to your purchase.
1 CarHistory Used Car Survey 2016. The Leading Edge. March 2016. n = 807 Australian used car buyers aged 18-75 years.Vehicle registration can be checked using the registration plates – sometimes referred to as license plates – or the VIN number if the car was made after 1989. More often than not, rego checks can be performed online via the Transport Department of the state you are performing the search in.
A rego check is different to a car history check:
All cars on Australian roads must hold a valid registration. Driving an unregistered vehicle can carry large fines and/or license penalties – and may mean a car isn’t covered by compulsory third party (CTP) insurance. Even if you’re driving a car that’s not your own, it’s your responsibility as a driver to make sure that the car is registered with the relevant state authorities in Australia.
It’s important to check the registration details before buying used vehicle. Details about a car can be incorrect whether you’re buying from a dealer or a private seller.
Running an online registration check can help ensure that you won’t incur fines, demerit points for driving an unregistered vehicle, or get a nasty surprise after purchasing a used car.
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