Why get a VIR™ - Car History Check

The Vehicle Information Report is New Zealands's leading and most comprehensive vehicle history check. Quite simply, we check things that others don't!

Is your report the same as all the other Vehicle History Reports?

The VIR (Vehicle Information Report) is a detailed auto check on the legal status and history of a vehicle in New Zealand (including cars, trucks, boat trailers, motorcycles, caravans). Unfortunately many vehicles sold today have hidden problems that can cost the new owner thousands of dollars. 1/3 of the vehicles we check have something that buyers need to be aware of.

A VIR will quickly check and accurately identify the vehicle and alert you to problems and information such as:

  • If the seller is the registered owner
  • If the vehicle is stolen
  • If there is money owing (if so the vehicle can be repossessed)
  • If MAF have flagged the vehicle as being a flood damaged import or having a wound back or tampered with odometer
  • If there are outstanding Road User Charges
  • The vehicle’s fuel economy ratings
  • Plus a lot more!

If any problems are found they are clearly highlighted, with a full explanation of what you need to do about them. So before any money changes hands get the information you need to make a wise and safe purchase and ensure your peace of mind

The VIR is New Zealand’s most trusted auto check service - with tens of thousands of VIRs generated every month by; registered motor vehicle traders, finance and insurance companies, and members of the public. See testimonials about the VIR.

If you don’t have a credit card

You can call our 24/7 call centre on 0900-843-847 (0900-THE-VIR) and have your report read to you. The NZ$ 35.00 including GST fee will be charged directly to the phone account you are calling from. Be sure to ask the telephone bill payer first.

If you have any further questions then check out our FAQ's.

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Did you know?

  • 21,000 vehicles are stolen each year
  • Over 600,000 vehicles have money owing
  • 45% of vehicles we check have at least one serious issue you should know about
Providing over half a million reports for prospective car buyers each year.
"Never buy a car without a V.I.R."