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Get the full story behind any vehicle in seconds. No jargon, just clarity.
We tap into Australia's most comprehensive vehicle databases. Just enter a VIN or rego—we'll scan millions of records and deliver a detailed report in plain English. No detective skills required.
Think of it as a vehicle's life story:
- Ownership history: How many previous owners?
- Financial checks: Any money owing? (REVs check)
- Accident & damage history: Reported repairs or write-offs
- Odometer readings: Spot suspicious discrepancies
- Theft status: Is this vehicle legally for sale?
- Specification verification: Does the VIN match the advertised specs?
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We aggregate information from official sources, including state transport authorities, financial institutions, insurance databases, and industry partners. We're connectors, not guessers.
We report what's officially recorded. Remember: we can only show reported events. Some damage or issues might not appear if they weren't formally documented.
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| TERMS | DEFINITION | EXAMPLE |
|---|---|---|
| registration status | Indication as to whether the vehicle is currently registered | Unregistered |
| registration expiry | Date the current registration will expire | 18-Sep-2025 |
| compliance-date | Compliance date (month-year) of the vehicle as recorded by the registration authority | Mar-2017 |
| engine-number | The vehicle's engine number as recorded by the registration authority | L15Z23165252 |
| plate | Registration plate | ABC123 |
| VIN | 17 character unique identifier for a vehicle | JMYXTCW5W7Z000000 |
| year | Year of the vehicle as recorded by the registration authority | 2023 |
| make | Make or brand of the vehicle | Jeep |
| model | Long description of the vehicle including transmission and fuel type | Compass 18 2.4L 6SPA Longitude Wagon |
| model-design | Model year of the vehicle's design | 2017 |
| body-style | An indication of the vehicle body type, this is a range of standardised values | Hatch, Seda, Wagon, Coupe, Convertible, Cab Chassis, Pick-Up, Van, Bus |
| bodyConstruction | Describes the architecture of the vehicle chassis. | Monocoque, Chassis, Hybrid, Space frame |
| colour | Colour of the vehicle as recorded | White |
| engine-capacity | Total engine displacement in cubic centimetres. | 2000 |
| fuel-type | Manufacturer's recommended or minimum fuel type required for the engine. | 95 RON PULP |
| wovr-status | Written off status | Vehicle is an Economic Repairable write off |
| kerb-weight | Mass (kg) of a standard vehicle in running order with all fluid reservoirs filled to nominal capacity including fuel. | 1095 |
| length | Overall vehicle body length in mm. | 5254 |
| width | Overall vehicle body width in mm, excluding exterior rear-view mirrors. | 1944 |
| widthInclMirrors | Overall vehicle body width in mm, including exterior rear-view mirrors. | 2228 |
| height | Overall vehicle body height in mm. | 1834 |
| wheelbase | Overall distance between centre-line of front and rear axles in mm. | 3095 |
| trackFront | Overall distance between the centre-line of both wheels on the front axle in mm. | 1665 |
| trackRear | Overall distance between the centre-line of both wheels on the rear axle in mm. | 1662 |
| groundClearance | Minimum height of the underside of the vehicle specified by the manufacturer. | 192 |
| approachAngle | The maximum angle of a rise in the roads surface the vehicle can negotiate without scraping the front underside of the vehicle | 28 |
| departureAngle | The maximum angle of a fall in the roads surface the vehicle can negotiate without scraping the rear underside of the vehicle | 21 |
| turningCircle | The diameter of the circle (in meters) a vehicle can turn within, measured from the outer edge of the outside front tyre. | 12.95 |
| kerbMass | Mass (kg) of a standard vehicle in running order with all fluid reservoirs filled to nominal capacity including fuel. | 3000 |
| gVM | The maximum permissible laden mass (kg) of the vehicle including occupants and payload as specified by the manufacturer | 3190 |
| tareMass | Mass (kg) of a standard vehicle ready for service, unoccupied and unladed, with all fluid reservoirs filled to nominal capacity (Excluding fuel = 10l) | 2094 |
| payload | The maximum permissible carrying capacity (kg) of the vehicle including occupant and cargo. | 1010 |
| towingCapacityBraked | Maximum weight (kg) the vehicle can tow with a trailer fitted with brakes. | 3000 |
| cabType | This will indicate the sub-body type for applicable utility/pick-up vehicles. | Single Cab, Extra Cab, Double Cab |
| marketBody | The manufacturer's specified body style, this can be different from the standardised body style. | Crew Cab Pick-Up |
| gCM | The maximum permissible laden mass (GVM) of the vehicle plus the sum of axle loads of any trailer in kg. | 6500 |
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