In a world awash with data, there’s one kind that can’t afford to be anything less than accurate: vehicle data. Whether you’re onboarding a vehicle into your application, approving finance applications, verifying vehicle specifications, underwriting policies, or managing risk, the integrity of your decisions depends on the quality of the information you use.
That’s where NEVDIS comes in. More importantly, that’s why choosing an NEVDIS approved broker matters.
What is NEVDIS—and why should you care?
NEVDIS, or the National Exchange of Vehicle and Driver Information System, is the most authoritative source of registered vehicle data in Australia. It was developed by Austroads and is managed by a dedicated team within the organisation. NEVDIS integrates data from all state and territory road agencies, plus federal vehicle import and manufacturing data, to provide a national view of vehicle and driver information.
When you need to know whether a vehicle is written off, stolen, or even legally registered, NEVDIS is where that truth lives.
NEVDIS has approved brokers that can provide you with competitive rates and modern APIs to access this information.
Many providers claim to offer “vehicle information” or “registration lookups,” but unless NEVDIS officially approves them, you’re not getting data you can trust. Worse, you might rely on scraped, stale, incomplete, or invalid data—an unacceptable risk when making financial decisions, assessing liability, or managing compliance.
An approved NEVDIS broker is subject to strict governance. They’re audited, vetted, and bound by data integrity and security standards that ensure the information they pass on is accurate, up-to-date, and lawful.
The business case for a NEVDIS approved broker
For organisations like lenders, insurers, parts suppliers, workshops, and automotive platforms, the benefits of working with an NEVDIS approved broker are both strategic and operational:
- Trustworthy data: You can access authoritative national registration records in real time.
- Risk reduction: Be informed of vehicles that are stolen, written off, or have undisclosed histories.
- Compliance confidence: Meet regulatory obligations with verified data sources that hold up to scrutiny.
- Real-time access: Approved brokers (like InfoAgent) provide this data via fast, secure APIs that plug directly into your systems.
Simply put, a NEVDIS approved broker is not just a data provider but a compliance partner.
Why InfoAgent?
At InfoAgent, we’re proud to be the largest NEVDIS approved broker, trusted by Australian businesses that rely on precision and performance.
But we go further.
Our platform is built for integration, flexibility, and speed. Through a clean, modern API, we offer real-time access to NEVDIS data alongside other valuable data attributes, such as hard-to-find vehicle specifications, valuation information, PPSR encumbrance checks, and postcode information.
We work with lenders, insurers, DMS providers, and tech platforms to deliver tailored solutions that fit their workflows, not the other way around. Our clients don’t just get data—they get insight, efficiency, and peace of mind.
What to ask before you choose a vehicle data provider
If you’re reviewing your current provider or considering integrating vehicle data into your systems, ask these three questions:
- Are they NEVDIS approved? If not, walk away.
- Do they offer real-time API access to registry data? Accessing static files and manual lookups are red flags.
- Can they customise their data delivery to fit your needs? One-size-fits-all doesn’t work in modern businesses.
If the answer isn’t “yes” to all three, you’re not getting the best possible solution and may expose your business to unnecessary risk.
Good decisions depend on great information in today’s fast-moving, data-driven environment. And when it comes to vehicles, there’s no better source than NEVDIS—as long as you’re accessing it through an approved, trustworthy broker.
At InfoAgent, that’s our promise: fast, accurate, NEVDIS-certified data you can act on with confidence.
