MotorRegistry Blog
Expert advice and insights for buying used vehicles safely in Australia
How to sell your used car in Australia: the 2026 guide
Selling your car privately in 2026? This guide covers the paperwork, pricing, advertising, staying safe and closing the sale, plus what a full service history is worth when you set your price.
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Ex-rental, ex-fleet and auction cars: how to tell, and what to check before you buy
Low price, high kilometres, one owner you've never heard of? How to tell a car was a rental or fleet car, whether it's a good buy, and what to check before you bid at auction.
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Your PPSR check came back clean. Here's what it didn't check.
Nearly 1 in 4 cars that sailed through the government checks in August still had a damage assessment, a dodgy odometer or a repair record hiding in the full report.
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1 in 10 used vehicles checked in Australia carries finance owing
The rate barely moves from state to state, but it swings from 4.4% to 19.9% depending on what you're buying. Work utes sit at the top of the list.
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Buying a used car this End of Financial Year? Here's what you should know
MotorRegistry data shows 1 in 3 vehicles have something to hide - and EOFY is precisely the moment buyers are least likely to look.
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The car-seller scam hiding in your Marketplace inbox
Fake buyers are pressuring sellers into paying for a vehicle history report from a website they secretly run. Here's how to spot the trick, what you actually have to provide when you sell, and how to get a report you can trust.
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Australia's used EV market just saw its biggest spike ever - here's why
What used EV buyers and sellers need to know
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Accidentally purchased a stolen vehicle, what can you do?
Unwittingly purchasing a stolen motor vehicle can lead to significant costs. Fortunately, there are ways to mitigate this risk. Before making a purchase, obtaining a Personal...
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Bought a lemon? What are your consumer rights?
No one wants to end up with a lemon when buying a used car, and yet Australia faces challenges in the quality of some available vehicles.
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Can non-residents get a car loan in Australia?
This is a question frequently posed by non-residents living in Australia. In brief, the answer is yes, but the process can be challenging. It's essential to be aware that as a...
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