Check any Sydney or New South Wales vehicle for finance owing, stolen status & write-offs. Instant REVS certificate from $34.99
NSW Fair Trading warns that buying a Sydney car with finance owing means YOU inherit the debt. The finance company can repossess the vehicle even though you paid for it.
In Sydney's massive car market, a $34.99 REVS check is essential protection. Check BEFORE you buy!
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics reveals a shocking trend: 70% of Sydney car thefts involve the owner's keys. Western Sydney leads NSW in vehicle theft. Know the risks before buying.
+24.4% from 2022 - Western Sydney epicenter
+35.2% from 2022 - Sharp spike in coastal area
+36.1% from 2022 - Highest growth in Sydney
South-West Sydney hotspot
+22.6% from 2022 - Hunter region risk
+21.4% from 2022 - Western Sydney growth
+20.7% from 2022 - CBD area elevated risk
Consistently high theft rates
⚠️ Sydney Western Suburbs Warning:
Western and South-Western Sydney account for over 50% of NSW vehicle thefts. If buying a car from Blacktown, Penrith, Canterbury-Bankstown, Cumberland, Parramatta, Liverpool, or Campbelltown, always run a REVS check.
70% of Sydney cars stolen with keys: Thieves break into homes to steal car keys. If the seller has a recent model (2018+), ask where they park overnight. Cars parked on street in Western Sydney have 3x higher theft risk.
NSW Police data shows these brands and models are prime targets for Sydney car thieves. Run a REVS check if buying any of these.
Most stolen brand in NSW. HiLux, Camry, Corolla, RAV4 targeted. Strong resale value drives theft demand.
Commodore VE (2006-2013) consistently most stolen car in Australia. Easy to steal, high parts demand.
Ranger utes targeted for parts and export. Strong theft market across Western Sydney.
Kia, Jeep, Isuzu, Land Rover, Volkswagen - Largest percentage increases in 5 years to March 2023.
Required BEFORE transfer. Valid 42 days. Costs $40-$60 from authorized inspection station. Seller doesn't need one to sell.
Required if: NSW rego expired >3 months, interstate vehicle, or rebuilt write-off. Stricter than Pink Slip. Cost: $40-$60.
Compulsory Third Party. Must be purchased SEPARATELY before rego. NOT included in registration fee. Sydney: $350-$600/year.
Statutory write-offs CANNOT be re-registered in NSW. Repairable write-offs need Blue Slip identity inspection.
NSW is Australia's second-largest used car market. Over 720,000 used vehicles change hands in NSW annually, with Greater Sydney accounting for ~550,000 of these sales.
Private sales dominate: 58% of Sydney used car sales are private (not dealer). Private sellers don't have the same disclosure obligations as licensed dealers - REVS checks are critical.
Average Sydney used car price: $31,800 (2024). With 70% of stolen Sydney cars taken with keys (often sold quickly), a $34.99 REVS check protects against a $15,400+ average loss.
Parramatta Road Corridor
Australia's longest car dealer strip. Mix of reputable and dodgy dealers. Check REVS on ALL cars here.
Western Sydney (Liverpool, Blacktown)
Budget dealers, higher risk of vehicles with undisclosed finance. Walk away if paperwork isn't perfect.
North Shore (Chatswood, St Leonards)
Prestige dealers. Check for grey imports with fake compliance. VIN verification critical.
Online Marketplaces (Gumtree, Facebook)
Highest scam risk. Never inspect at night. Always meet at seller's registered address.
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