WOF, rego & RUC
Open the official NZTA service to check vehicle licence, inspection and RUC expiry dates.
NZ Transport Agency
Open NZTA check →Independent vehicle information for New Zealand buyers
Browse cars for salePM AUTO vehicle check
Know the vehicle before you buy it.
Start with a New Zealand plate, VIN or chassis number. See what should be checked, spot the costly warning signs and make your next decision with better information.
✓ Rego & WOF✓ Money owing✓ Odometer✓ Import history
Start your check
Enter a plate, VIN or chassis
Never rely on one report alone. Confirm the VIN on the vehicle and obtain an independent mechanical inspection before purchase.
The complete picture
Working checks that can prevent an expensive mistake.
A cheap price is not a bargain if the vehicle has debt, uncertain identity, hidden import history or an odometer problem.
Stolen vehicle
Search a plate, VIN, engine or chassis number against the New Zealand Police stolen-vehicle database.
New Zealand Police
Check stolen status →Money owing
Search the official PPSR for registered security interests before any deposit or purchase payment.
Companies Office
Search the PPSR →Safety recalls
Use the official Rightcar lookup to check outstanding recalls by plate, VIN or chassis number.
Rightcar / NZTA
Check safety recalls →Written-off or damaged
Check NZTA information and the damaged-vehicle list using the factory VIN or chassis number.
NZ Transport Agency
Check damage records →Finance repayment
Calculate weekly and monthly payments, total interest and any final balloon before choosing the car.
PM AUTO
Calculate finance →Japanese import options
Explore Japanese vehicle stock and import options, then request auction-sheet and history verification.
PM AUTO
Explore Japan stock →Before paying a deposit
The PM AUTO buyer checklist
1
Confirm the plate matches the VIN and the seller's vehicle
2
Check WOF, registration and odometer records
3
Search the PPSR for money owing
4
For Japanese imports, verify the auction sheet and export history
5
Arrange an independent mechanical inspection
Important: PM AUTO is not NZTA, Police or the PPSR. Live registry, stolen-vehicle, ownership and security-interest results require authorised data sources. This page does not currently provide a certified vehicle history report.