About Us
Every car has a story - and not all of it is visible at first glance
carfacts helps Australians uncover the facts before they buy, bringing together essential vehicle history, official records and market insights in one place - so you know exactly what you’re getting.
carfacts is a service offered by carsales.com.au Pty Ltd (ABN 97 670 975 943), part of Australia’s leading online automotive marketplace. Being part of the carsales network means carfacts can draw on one of the most comprehensive automotive datasets in the country, combined with information from the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) and other trusted sources.
Our goal is simple: to make car buying more transparent, reduce risk, and help Australians make more informed decisions.
Useful checks, explained clearly
A carfacts History Report gives you a clear view of what matters most.
Check if a vehicle:
- Has a registered security interest (which may indicate money is owing)
- Has been written-off
- Has been reported stolen
- Shows odometer readings that may need closer attention
We also match the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to available databases to help confirm key vehicle details, specifications and market context - where data is available.
Everything is presented in a clear, easy-to-understand format, so you can quickly assess what to look into further.
Connected to the data that matters
carfacts brings together data from trusted sources, including:
- The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR)
- National and industry vehicle data sources
- External reference datasets
Powered by carsales, carfacts combines vehicle data with carsales market insights to help give you a more complete picture.
Each report starts with a simple snapshot of key checks, with further detail provided and official PPSR certificate included.
What PPSR means for vehicle buyers
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) records security interests in personal property, including motor vehicles.
A PPSR check can help identify whether a car has money owing against it, which could put a future owner at risk.
carfacts includes PPSR results within every report, presented alongside a plain-English summary so you can clearly understand what it means.
Check before you commit
Buying a car is a big decision - and the right information can make all the difference.
Start with a registration number or VIN and get your carfacts History Report in minutes.