Buy a Second Hand Car Procedure in NSW

Winston D on 25/06/2023 - 09:13
Last edited 25/06/2023 - 18:00

Dear all

I going to buy a second hand, how to check the car do not own any finance , no major repairs history and what is the best way to pay.
Thank you all

Automotive

Comments

  • Euphemistic on 25/06/2023 - 09:29

    Use google, check you local state registration authority for the how to guide.

    • JIMB0 on 25/06/2023 - 17:36

      They probably don't have access to Google if they're posting here. Must be in country where it's blocked.

      • Sinnerator on 26/06/2023 - 08:27

        google has been blocked to most ozbargain users

  • zonra on 25/06/2023 - 10:25
    +2

    ppsr
    ppsr
    P.P.S.R.!

    • kerfuffle on 25/06/2023 - 10:26

      Also since OP is in NSW, checking the odometer would be beneficial as well

    • CheapandUsed on 25/06/2023 - 11:45
      +2

      And use the government one for $2, not all those private companies re-selling the same content for $20+ per report.

  • djones145 on 25/06/2023 - 11:27
    +3

    last step
    post on ozbargain that you got scammed and got a lemon

  • dcep on 25/06/2023 - 13:41

    as above , $2 PPSR check

    also get those 999 points check pre-purchase inspection + rwc, with expectation of still getting a lemon after that.

  • Gdsamp on 25/06/2023 - 14:21
    1. Reconsider your need to purchase if you are not buying a japanese or korean car
    2. Get number plate and/or VIN of car you're wanting to buy.
      1a. if in NSW, check if odometer has been rolled back. If Yes, move onto next car
    3. purchase a $2 PPSR check. this will tell you if the car has finance/money owing, has had any major damage reported & repaired. You have stated that you want to deal with neither of these things, so if money owing/damage reported, move onto next car.
    4. Set up a test drive and test drive the car.
    5. Book a pre-purchase inspection and get the car inspected. If all good, proceed to next step.
    6. Transfer of licence forms are usually available at a post office. Fill them in, give bank cheque, send off forms.
      Not sure if NSW has an online Equivalent to WA's DotDirect, but given you guys have digital drivers' licences I would imagine so
  • Ghost47 on 25/06/2023 - 15:11
    +1

    Step 1. Always assume the seller is out to scam you.

    Sadly this is how things have changed the past several years.

    • [Deactivated] on 25/06/2023 - 15:16
      +1

      Nothing is sacred …. scamming has become quite the vocation!

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