Don’t risk buying a
car with an
unknown past

Stolen vehicle?
Written off?
Is there money owed on the vehicle?
It could be repossessed
Where on the vehicle is your VIN number?
Does it match the paperwork?
Where is the engine number?
Where is the compliance plate?



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Enter your VIN below and
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  • Finance Check
  • Written Off
  • Registration
  • Stolen Status
  • Engine Number Location
  • VIN location
  • Compliance Plate Location
  • Price
View Sample Report Where Do I Find My VIN
View Sample PPSR Report The 17 character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found on the registration certificate. The VIN is also on the vehicle itself, either on the compliance plate located in the engine bay or the door posts (Look for the door latch), or on the passenger side windshield.

Who uses IDENTICAR

Identicar is a resource used by the general public, motor trade, insurance companies and the police to be able to confidently identify all light vehicles

About Us

Identicar is a resource used by the general public, motor trade, insurance companies and the police to be able to confidently identify all light vehicles on Australian Roads.

Information about models released in Australia from 1988 to the present day is available. Information includes Engine number location, Chassis number location, VIN Number location, Compliance plate location, Tyre size, track, tare weights, features, optional extras and Australian Government PPSR check.

Before buying a second hand vehicle it is vitally important to receive an official Australian government generated ppsr report and Identicar report.

Identicar - peace of mind in vehicle identification for 20 years

Warning: If you do not enter the VIN or Chassis number correctly, you may risk not finding registrations for the motor vehicle. If you enter the incorrect VIN or Chassis number the PPSR will still conduct the search and charge you for the cost of the search. This field is not case sensitive. There is no ability to search by engine number.