How long does it take to do a VIC rego check?
A VIC rego check is used to make sure any car you’re buying is registered.
A VIC rego check is the most common check completed whenever you buy a second-hand vehicle through a private sale.
When items are sold between two individuals in Australia, there are not a lot of consumer protection laws or regulations.
For example, the seller, who may or may not have a car dealer’s licence, does not need to tell you if a car has valid rego; but instead, you may need to use online services available to check this information yourself.
At RevsCheck, you can obtain a PPSR certificate or CarHistory Report in only a few minutes, and these documents will confirm the registration status of any vehicle.
A car reg check is best completed before you purchase a car, as the reports you purchase will have some vital information about the vehicle in question.
Any rego check in VIC will include the PPSR certificate, indicating if the car is being used as security for a loan.
The PPSR check in VIC (which used to be called REVS) can show the details of any item of value (except for real estate) used as security for a loan.
Almost all Australians are familiar with the REVS check, and although it has been replaced by the PPSR check, many people will still call it REVS. The PPSR replaced REVS as there was a need to create a national database of all security interests, and REVS generally only dealt with motor vehicles.
The VIC rego check will use the information contained in the PPSR to show you the registration status. By purchasing a PPSR certificate or the CarHistory Report, you’ll know precisely when the rego on any vehicle will expire.
All you need to order the certificate is the vehicle rego number, VIN, or chassis number. A VIN check VIC can be completed the same way a VIC rego check is done, and you get the same amount of information.
A VIN check in Australia is often better than using the rego as it is more difficult to change over; a chassis number is near impossible to alter.
The best way to perform a rego check in VIC is by getting a photo of the compliance plate complete with the 17-digit VIN from the seller.
You can use the VIN to order your PPSR and compare those details to the current number plate on the car. If upon performing a number plate check you find that the numbers do not match, it’s a safe bet those plates do not belong to that car, and you should walk away from any dealings with that seller because you might end up with a stolen car.
How does a rego check work?
A VIC rego check is essential when you’re buying a car in Victoria because it is your responsibility as the car owner to make sure your car has a valid registration.
All police cars (and some speed cameras) in Victoria are fitted with equipment that can scan a number plate and detect an outstanding registration.
A police officer might cut you a break if you just bought the car, but a speed camera will mail out a fine; if you go past a few of these, you may receive more than one.
How long does a rego check take?
One of the best things about getting a PPSR check or a VIC rego check is they are completed very quickly.
After you enter in the details required (rego, VIN, or chassis), you’ll have the option of selecting the best report for your needs, and then after payment, you’ll receive your results in only a few minutes.
The certificate or report will be sent directly to your email address.
As the Victoria rego check can be done quickly, you can complete it when you’re physically looking at a car or even taking one for a test drive.
A test drive is the best time to pull over and give the car a good inspection. You’ll have the opportunity to open the bonnet and examine the compliance plate to check the VIN.
Matching the VIN to the rego is an excellent way to ensure the plates have not been swapped from another vehicle. In some newer vehicles, you may find the compliance plate attached to the driver’s door as a sticker that cannot be removed.
How to do a rego check in Victoria?
The easiest way to check my rego in VIC is to enter the rego plate numbers into the search bar at RevsCheck.
After you hit the search button, we’ll show you the first few digits of the vehicle’s VIN and the make and model of that car. If these details match the car you’re looking at, you can go ahead and order your certificate or report.
You have the choice of a standard PPSR certificate or the CarHistory Report. The CarHistory Report includes additional details about the car in question, and it’ll give you enough history to tell if you’re getting a good deal or not.
After your payment is processed, the order will be sent directly to your email account, and it should arrive in only a few minutes.
If you need any assistance in getting your VIC rego check or car history check, you can call our team during business hours; otherwise, you can send us an email, and we’ll contact you as soon as possible.
At RevsCheck our aim is to provide that extra level of protection to anyone looking at purchasing a vehicle in Victoria.
