General News
2 July, 2024
Buy pre-owned with confidence
Buying a second-hand vehicle has just become a simpler and safer process thanks to a product launched this month by VicRoads.
Anyone in the market for a pre-owned ride can proceed with greater confidence after consulting the new VicRoads Vehicle Report.
"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," VicRoads registration and licensing services chief executive officer Giles Thompson said.
"The Vehicle Report will arm consumers with information that can help them to make
informed decisions on price and safety when buying a second-hand vehicle.
"Valuable 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 and
• stolen and written-off status.
The multi-page document also includes a comparison feature, presenting buyers with recent sale prices for similar vehicles in the past three months.
"Buying a second-hand vehicle can be a confusing experience for many Victorians," Mr Thompson said.
"VicRoads is committed to enhancing consumer confidence and safety in the second-hand vehicle market by providing information to assist decision-making.
"This will ensure 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."
The VicRoads Vehicle Report costs $27.65 and is now available to customers (including dealers) to buy and download via the VicRoads website.
Versions of the VicRoads Vehicle Report are available for cars, motorcycles, caravans, trailers and heavy vehicles.