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- Use
a Licenced Dealer
For
complete protection buy through a licensed motor vehicle
dealer. It is the responsibility of the licensed dealer to ensure
that the vehicle is not financially encumbered.
- Too
Good to be true
If a car deal seems too good to be true, chances are it just
may be. Beware of vehicles that are significantly underpriced
for their make, model, age and condition.
- Identification
Number (VIN)
Ensure that the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), chassis
number, engine and registration numbers on the vehicle
match those on the registration certificate.
 
- Professional
Inspections
For increased peace of mind, consider having the vehicle
inspected by your state automobile club or motor trade
association, for signs of the vehicle identification being
changed as part of the mechanical inspection.
- Purchasing
Privately
If you are buying a vehicle privately it is important that
you
check with your state authority that the vehicle is not
financially encumbered. This means that no money is
owing on the vehicle.
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New South Wales
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NSW Register of Encumbered Vehicles
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(02) 9600 0022
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Australian Capital Territory
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1800 424 988
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Northern Territory
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1800 424 988
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Victoria
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Vehicle Securities Register
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131 171
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Queensland
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Register of Encumbered Vehicles
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(07) 3246 1599
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South Australia
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Vehicle Security Register
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131 084
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