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Data & Methodology·Updated 2026-09-30·5 min read

AUCN Data: Methodology, Definitions and Limitations

How AUCN calculates its data: definitions for each risk flag, the method behind the valuation figures, the limitations — and how to cite AUCN Data with confidence.

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Data & Methodology·Updated 2026-09-30·4 min read

Editorial Standards: How AUCN Produces Its Guides and Data

How AUCN's guides and data articles are researched, written, reviewed and corrected — including how we handle data, sources, updates and mistakes.

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Data & Methodology·Updated 2026-09-30·5 min read

The AUCN Risk Index: Australian Used Car Risk, Month by Month

The AUCN Risk Index tracks the share of checked vehicles carrying finance owing, written-off or stolen records. September 2026 reading: 97.2, down 2.6 points on August.

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