More information - Buying a car
Buying tips
You can get more information about what to look out for when buying a car, from the motoring organisations in each state and territory.
Registering your car
You can find out what it will cost to register your car, from the government department that looks after road transport in your state or territory.
Checking car ownership
If you are buying a car privately, you can find out from the registers in each state and territory whether it is being used as security for a loan or if the seller is the owner.
Consumer affairs
If you think you have not been dealt with properly by a car trader or in a private car sale, contact the government department that looks after consumer affairs in your state or territory.
The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission has information on buying a car and a wide range of other consumer issues.
Compulsory personal injury insurance
Find out how compulsory third party or personal injury insurance works in your state or territory from these government organisations.
