Vehicle history report

Get to know the car's past, to save yourself stress in the future

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What you get with vehicle history report

Get information on your next car that you won’t find anywhere else


How it works

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Purchase vehicle history report credits for 1, 3 or 5 cars
Each credit allows you to unlock history report on any used car listing on carsales
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Find the car you’re interested in purchasing on carsales
Click the “Get vehicle history report” button on the listing
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View your credit balance and click ‘redeem’
Your balance will be confirmed via email
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Purchase vehicle history report credits for 1, 3 or 5 cars
Each credit allows you to unlock history report on any used car listing on carsales

Get started with vehicle history report

Pre-purchase vehicle history report credits so you can redeem as you go

Already got vehicle history report credits? Start searching used car listings.
*carsales vehicle history report is per car and only for cars advertised on carsales. All pricing is inclusive of GST.

Frequently asked questions

Why should I use vehicle history report?

When you are considering buying a car, would you like to know how its price and kilometres compares to similar cars? Or if the car's history matches what the seller has said?

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 under finance, ever been stolen or written off.


What information is included with vehicle history report?

As part of vehicle history report you will get access to the detailed history of the car which includes:

  • +Engine no. and VIN
  • +Registration
  • +Write off and stolen status
  • +Current financial interests
  • +Odometer discrepancies
Vehicle history report can also assist with narrowing down your search providing, valuable market insights available only on carsales such as:

  • +How long this type of car generally takes to sell
  • +Interest and activity
  • +Comparison of kilometres to average for this type car
  • +Estimated retail price range
  • +Price change history on carsales.com.au
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
  • +Other similar vehicles for sale
Vehicle history report has all of this as well as market leading ratings and reviews from the carsales Editorial team and previous owners.

How much is vehicle history report?

We have three tiers of pricing available to suit your needs.

Considering multiple cars? Our 3 or 5 vehicle history report bundles represents the best value at $49 and $59.

Found the one? A single vehicle history report is $34.


How do I access a vehicle history report on carsales.com.au?

Look for the "Check vehicle history" button on the car you’re interested in, sign into your account and complete payment. Your vehicle history report will be generated and you can access it directly from the listing, in your account's saved cars and we will also email you a link to the email address provided.


How is carsales vehicle history report different from CarFacts and other vehicle history reports?

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.


Does my vehicle history report on a car expire?

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.


Vehicle history report is a service offered by carsales.com.au Pty Ltd, Australia’s number 1 in online automotive classifieds.  View Terms & Conditions.