About Australian Car Network Pty Ltd (AUCN)

Australian Car Network Pty Ltd (AUCN) | ABN 96 623 973 679 is an independent Australian technology company specialising in vehicle history checks, including REVS Check, PPSR Check, and comprehensive multi-source reporting designed to help Australians make safer used-car decisions.

Our core mission is transparency: giving every buyer and seller access to reliable, easy-to-understand information before money changes hands.

What Is a REVS Check? (REVS Check Australia Explained)

A REVS Check (Register of Encumbered Vehicles check) is a pre-purchase search used to confirm whether a used vehicle has:

  • Finance owing (security interest registered against the VIN)
  • Written-off records (WOVR – Written-Off Vehicle Register)
  • Stolen status
  • Identity and VIN verification indicators

Although the original REVS systems once operated at individual state level, they were replaced by the national Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR). However, Australians still commonly search for:

  • “REVS Check Australia”
  • “REVS check car”
  • “NSW/VIC/QLD REVS check”
  • “check finance owing on a car”

Because “REVS Check” remains the familiar, everyday term for what is technically a PPSR vehicle search.

Why a REVS Check Matters When Buying a Used Vehicle

A REVS/PPSR check protects consumers from serious financial and legal risk:

✔ Finance owing (encumbrance)
If the seller has unpaid finance, the lender can legally repossess the car — even from a new innocent buyer.

✔ Written-off history
WOVR records show whether the vehicle has previously been declared:

  • statutory write-off
  • repairable write-off
  • hail/flood damage
  • economic total loss

This is critical because many written-off vehicles move states to avoid stricter rules (e.g., VIC → SA).

✔ Stolen vehicle check
Confirms if the VIN or vehicle identifiers appear in stolen-vehicle feeds used by PPSR.

✔ VIN identity confirmation
Helps detect incorrect plates, mismatched VINs, or rebirthed vehicles.

A REVS Check is considered standard due diligence in Australia, especially for private sales.

How AUCN Uses PPSR to Deliver an Accurate REVS Check

AUCN retrieves results directly from the official PPSR and presents them in a clear, structured format.

Your AUCN REVS Check always includes:

  • Official PPSR finance status
  • Official written-off records
  • Official stolen status information
  • PPSR reference number and certificate
  • VIN and identifier matching
  • Date/time stamped search record

We do not replace PPSR — we use PPSR as the authoritative source and build upon it.

How AUCN Car Report Goes Beyond a Standard REVS/PPSR Check

An AUCN Car Report includes the full REVS/PPSR check plus valuable insights that PPSR does not offer:

  • 🔹 Registration consistency check
    Detects mismatches between rego, VIN and state-based data (common in interstate or repaired vehicles).
  • 🔹 Odometer pattern screening
    Flags abnormal trends or potential rollback behaviour.
  • 🔹 Recall notices & common model issues
    Shows manufacturer recall alerts and typical reliability concerns.
  • 🔹 Market valuation ranges
    Based on AUCN’s large-scale vehicle and listing datasets.
  • 🔹 Similar recent sales
    Provides pricing context around what similar vehicles actually sell for.
  • 🔹 Interstate movement indicators
    Helps identify vehicles moved to avoid strict inspection rules (VIC → SA/WA, NSW → QLD ).
  • 🔹 Mobile-friendly, shareable report format
    Much easier to read than raw registry output.

Put simply:
REVS/PPSR → legal and financial risk
AUCN Car Report → legal + safety + valuation + behavioural patterns

Why Australians Choose AUCN for REVS Checks

  • ✔ Independent Australian company
    Not a government department, not a marketplace — our only job is accuracy.
  • ✔ Clear explanations
    REVS/PPSR terminology can be technical; we translate it into plain English.
  • ✔ Broader insight than PPSR alone
    PPSR tells you the legal status. AUCN shows you the bigger picture.
  • ✔ Fast, mobile-friendly access
    Designed for private buyers inspecting vehicles in real time.
  • ✔ Trusted by buyers, sellers and small dealers
    Particularly in private-sale scenarios where risk is highest.

Contact Us

If you have questions about a REVS Check, PPSR certificate, or an AUCN Car Report, contact our support team:

📧 suggestion@aucn.net.au

We are committed to improving transparency in Australia’s used-vehicle market and always welcome customer feedback.

FAQs

  • How does your REVS/PPSR check service work?
    Enter the vehicle’s Rego or VIN on our website, complete the secure checkout, and we will instantly run a PPSR search (REVS Check) and generate an easy-to-read online report. You can view it on mobile or desktop and save it for future reference.
  • What information does an AUCN report include?
    An AUCN Car Report includes official PPSR finance/written-off/stolen status, registration and odometer checks, recall information, common model problems, similar recent sales, valuation ranges and more — giving you a broader view than PPSR alone.
  • Is a REVS Check the same as a PPSR search?
    Yes in practice. “REVS Check” is the common term Australians still use. Today, the official system is PPSR. When you buy from AUCN, we perform a PPSR search and provide both the certificate and additional insights.
  • Do I still need a mechanical inspection?
    Yes. A REVS/PPSR check and AUCN report focus on legal, financial and data-based risk. We always recommend a professional mechanical inspection and test drive to assess the physical condition of the vehicle.
  • How long does it take to receive my report?
    In most cases, your report is generated instantly after payment. If there is a delay from external data sources, you will usually still see results within a short period.