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Understand vehicle history checks, PPSR, write-offs, and hidden risks.
History & Risk·Updated 2026-09-30·4 min read
AUCN Data: About 1 in 24 Cars Shows an Odometer Anomaly
About 1 in 24 AUCN checks flags an odometer anomaly — with 8–11-year-old cars worst affected. See the patterns and how to verify a reading before you buy.
History & Risk·Updated 2026-09-30·4 min read
AUCN Data: Motorcycles Top the Stolen List by a Wide Margin
Motorcycles show stolen records about four times more often than cars in AUCN data, as national vehicle theft hits a 17-year high. See the rates and how to check.
History & Risk·Updated 2026-09-30·8 min read
AUCN Data: Nearly 1 in 4 Used Cars Carry a Hidden Risk Flag
Nearly one in four used cars carries at least one risk flag. See AUCN's breakdown by state, vehicle type and age — and what to check before you buy.
History & Risk·Updated 2026-09-30·4 min read
AUCN Data: Which Brands Are Most Likely to Still Have Finance Owing
Trucks and late-model EVs show finance owing in 23–39% of AUCN checks, while older budget cars sit under 7%. See the brand, type and age breakdown.
History & Risk·Updated 2026-09-30·4 min read
AUCN Data: Written-Off Rates Are Twice as High in Some States
Written-off rates run 1.65–1.81× higher in SA, QLD and WA than Victoria. See the state-by-state data, the age pattern and how to check an interstate car.
History & Risk·Updated 2026-09-29·5 min read
How to Spot Odometer Rollbacks and Odometer Inconsistencies in Australia
Odometer rollbacks still happen in Australia: about 1 in 24 checked cars shows an anomaly. See the warning signs and how to verify a reading before you buy.
History & Risk·Updated 2026-09-29·6 min read
What Is a REVS Check? A Complete Guide for Australian Used-Car Buyers
REVS no longer exists — it became the PPSR. See what a modern REVS check reveals, what it costs and how to use it before buying a used car.
History & Risk·Updated 2026-08-20·5 min read
Does a REVS or PPSR Check Show Accidents? The Truth Every Australian Buyer Should Know
Many Aussie buyers assume a REVS/PPSR check will reveal accident history — but in most cases it won’t. This article explains why only written-off vehicles typically appear on official registers, how cars can still have major crash, hail or flood repairs while passing PPSR, and what buyers should do instead: combine a PPSR/REVS check with full history insights, market price comparisons, and a pre-purchase inspection to uncover hidden damage.
History & Risk·Updated 2026-08-20·6 min read
PPSR Check Explained: What It Shows, What It Doesn't, and How Australian Buyers Should Use It
Learn what a PPSR check in Australia can confirm (finance owing, write-off and stolen indicators, and vehicle identity), what it cannot reveal, and the safest way to use it before you buy.
History & Risk·Updated 2026-08-20·6 min read
Written-Off Vehicles Explained: WOVR Codes, Categories & What Australian Buyers Must Know
This guide explains Australia’s Written-Off Vehicle Register (WOVR) in plain English — what it is, how cars end up listed, and the key difference between Statutory Write-Offs (never re-registrable) and Repairable Write-Offs (can return to the road after inspection). It also breaks down common WOVR damage codes (collision, hail, water, fire, theft), what WOVR/PPSR doesn’t show, and AUCN’s buyer checklist for assessing risk, repair quality, and true market value before purchasing.