carsales vehicle history report - get to know the car's past to save yourself stress in the future
A unique online tool from carsales promises to take much of the hard work out of researching and buying a used car.Whether you are narrowing down your shortlist, looking for added confidence that you are getting a good deal or want peace of mind that your next car is safe and reliable, carsales vehicle history report is a valuable resource available to all car buyers.
Exclusive to carsales, vehicle history report uses our extensive real-time data to provide pricing and market insights, expert reviews as well as a comprehensive summary of the car's history including if it is reported under finance or has been recorded as stolen or written off.
carsales vehicle history report is unique to carsales and combines our 20 years of experience in the auto industry with our access to exclusive data to provide car buyers with everything they need to know to find the 'one'.
We use live market pricing to look at how the vehicle's price compares to similar vehicles recently advertised on carsales. Pricing reflects the current market and can vary from day to day.
What information is included with a vehicle history report?
As part of the vehicle history report, you will get access to the detailed history of the car which includes:
- Engine no. and VIN
- Registration
- Recorded written off and stolen status
- Current reported financial interests
- Odometer discrepancies
Vehicle history report can also assist with narrowing down your search providing valuable market insights available only on carsales. This includes how long this type of car generally takes to sell, interest and activity, a comparison of kilometres on average for this type of car, an estimated retail price range as well as the price change history on carsales.
For confidence that you are getting a good deal, vehicle history report also provides information on how the car's price compares to other similar vehicles, sold or delisted prices for similar cars and other similar vehicles for sale. Vehicle history report has all of this as well as market-leading expert ratings and reviews from the carsales Editorial team and previous owners.
How to access the Vehicle History Report?
1. Purchase vehicle history report credits for 1, 3 or 5 cars (each credit allows you to unlock a history report on any used car listing on carsales).
2. Find the car you’re interested in purchasing on carsales (Click the “get vehicle history report” button on the listing).
3. View your credit balance and click ‘redeem’ (Your balance will be confirmed via email).
How much does a Vehicle History Report cost?
The carsales vehicle history report can be purchased as a singular report as well as a multi-report bundle pack to help you shortlist your vehicle decision.
- History report for 5 cars - $59 – Best value package to help you shorten your shortlist.
- History report for 3 cars - $49 – Good for checking a few cars before deciding on the right one.
- History report for 1 car - $34 – Final check on the car you like? Just one report is all you need.
Every vehicle history report will automatically update with the latest pricing data for a period of 30 days (excluding vehicle history information from Government Sources). After 30 days, you can still access all information other than Pricing Guides.
You may refresh and extend your vehicle history report for another 30 days at any time by using or purchasing another credit. Unused credits are valid for 180 days. Start exploring the history of your next car here on carsales with a vehicle history report.
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