VicRoads has announced a new Vehicle Report service, which aims to help Victorians verify the history of a used vehicle before buying it.
The VicRoads Vehicle Report is the only available vehicle report that includes Victorian registration information, including registration and transfer history, plus information from previous roadworthy checks.
According to VicRoads, the reports will arm consumers with information that can help them make informed decisions on price and safety when buying a second-hand vehicle.
Information that purchasers of the VicRoads Vehicle Report will be able to access before buying includes:
- Previous roadworthy results
- Registration and Transfer History
- Recorded odometer readings
- Financial liability check (including an official PPSR certificate)
- Safety and emission ratings
- Stolen and written off status
- Plus a comparison feature, presenting buyers with recent sale prices for similar vehicles in the last three months.
“Buying a second-hand vehicle can be a confusing experience for many Victorians. That’s why we’re delighted to launch the VicRoads Vehicle Report today,” VicRoads Registration and Licensing Services Chief Executive Officer, Giles Thompson said.
VicRoads is committed to enhancing consumer confidence and safety in the second-hand vehicle market, by providing them with information to assist their decision-making when purchasing a second-hand vehicle.
“This will ensure that customers have a more holistic picture of the vehicle’s condition, value and more importantly safety, so that they can then compare it to similar vehicles they may be looking to buy,” he said.
The Vehicle Report will be available to customers to purchase and download via the VicRoads website for $27.65 and will also be available to second-hand car dealers.
Reports can be produced for cars, motorcycles, caravans, trailers and even heavy vehicles by visiting https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/registration/buy-sell-or-transfer-a-vehicle/buy-a-vehicle-report
