Check any Perth or Western Australian vehicle for finance owing, stolen status & write-offs. Instant REVS certificate from $34.99
Consumer Protection WA warns that buying a car in Perth with finance owing means YOU inherit the debt. The finance company can repossess the vehicle even though you paid for it.
A $34.99 REVS check protects you from losing $15,400+ on a Perth car purchase. Check BEFORE you buy!
WA Police data reveals 6,261 vehicles stolen in Western Australia in 2023. Mirrabooka, Gosnells, and Fremantle lead Perth theft statistics. Know your risk before buying.
Highest theft district in Perth metro area
Port area - second highest in Perth
Northern suburbs district - consistent activity
Eastern suburbs - elevated risk area
Highest individual suburb theft rate in Perth
Inner eastern suburbs - second highest suburb
Southern suburbs - third highest suburb
Armadale, Rockingham showing elevated rates
⚠️ Perth Theft Hotspot Warning:
Mirrabooka district (including Gosnells, Girrawheen, Balga) leads Perth vehicle theft. If buying a car from these areas or Fremantle, Joondalup, Midland, Bayswater, or Baldivis, always verify seller identity and run a REVS check.
Holden Commodore VE dominates: The Commodore VE (2006-2013) has been WA's most stolen car for 3 consecutive years. Easy to steal + high parts demand = theft magnet. Mandatory REVS check on all Commodores.
Western Australia Police data shows Holden Commodore leads Perth theft statistics. Toyota and Ford also heavily targeted.
2006-2013 models. Most stolen car in WA for 3 years. Easy to steal, high parts demand. Perth has large Commodore population.
All model years targeted. WA's mining industry creates strong parts demand. Organized theft rings target utes.
Popular work vehicle in WA. Targeted for parts stripping and resale. High value drives theft.
WA's mining boom drives 4WD/ute theft. Parts in high demand for regional/mine site vehicles. Check all work vehicles.
Required for vehicles over 20 years old, interstate transfers, or rebuilt write-offs. Valid 30 days. Cost: $45 (DoT) + inspection fee.
Compulsory Third Party included IN WA license fee (like QLD/SA). Simplifies vehicle licensing process.
Statutory write-offs CANNOT be re-registered in WA. Repairable write-offs need DoT approval + vehicle inspection.
Vehicles from interstate need Yellow Slip inspection. VIN verification included. Check NEVDIS before licensing.
Western Australia's used car market is robust. Over 240,000 used vehicles change hands in WA annually, with Greater Perth accounting for ~190,000 of these sales.
Mining industry effect: WA's resources boom drives demand for 4WDs and utes. Higher average vehicle prices than eastern states. Also drives targeted theft of work vehicles.
Average Perth used car price: $34,600 (2024) - highest in Australia due to mining demand. A $34.99 REVS check protects against $15,400+ loss from undisclosed finance.
Great Eastern Highway
Major dealer corridor (Midvale, Belmont). Mix of reputable and budget dealers. Run REVS on every vehicle.
Mirrabooka & Balcatta
Budget dealer concentration. Higher risk area. Walk away if paperwork isn't perfect or seller hesitates.
Fremantle & Osborne Park
Established dealer hubs. Check for grey imports and ex-mine vehicles with hidden damage.
Online Marketplaces
Growing market. Meet at seller's registered address. Gosnells/Mirrabooka online listings = extra caution.
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