How to avoid getting ripped off when buying a used car
Today, more and more people are choosing to sell their cars privately and many are making their used vehicle purchases online. Today’s used car seller is ... Read more
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:
Today, more and more people are choosing to sell their cars privately and many are making their used vehicle purchases online. Today’s used car seller is ... Read more
You’ve found the car of your dreams. It has all the extras and features you’ve been dying for, and it’s even the right colour. You’ve inspected it in pers... Read more
Yes you can! Contrary to popular belief, financing is available for a used car purchase, but it will depend on the vehicle. Many used car purchases gen... Read more
Media Release: 27 February 2013 RACV members in the market for a used car can increase their peace of mind when making the important purchase decision by... Read more
Media release: 21 January 2013 The NRMA Motoring & Services More4Members Benefits Program continues to expand with the recent addition of a new partn... Read more
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A Today Tonight investigation has uncovered a major car selling scam, with thousands of cars having their odometers wound back to increase the sale value. ... Read more