Check any Adelaide or South Australian vehicle for finance owing, stolen status & write-offs. Instant REVS certificate from $34.99
Consumer and Business Services SA warns that buying an Adelaide car 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 an Adelaide car purchase. Check BEFORE you buy!
South Australia Police data shows Adelaide CBD leads state vehicle theft rates. Northern suburbs showing concerning growth. Know your risk before buying any Adelaide car.
Highest theft area in South Australia - street parking targeted
Regional SA - second highest theft rate
Southern suburbs - consistent theft activity
South-East SA regional center
Northern Adelaide - elevated risk area
Northern suburbs - watch this area
Northern suburbs showing concerning growth trend
Inner city area - opportunistic theft
⚠️ Adelaide Northern Suburbs Warning:
Northern Adelaide suburbs are showing increasing vehicle theft rates. If buying a car from Elizabeth, Port Adelaide, Salisbury, or Parafield Gardens, always verify seller identity matches rego documents and run a REVS check.
Adelaide CBD leads SA: 157 vehicles stolen from Adelaide CBD in 2023. Street-parked cars and short-term parking areas near nightlife districts are primary targets. Check any CBD-based vehicle's history.
South Australia follows national trends with Holden Commodore leading theft statistics. Check these models carefully.
2006-2013 models most stolen car in Australia. Easy to steal, high parts demand. Adelaide has significant Commodore population.
Utes targeted across Adelaide. Strong resale value + parts demand = theft magnet. All model years at risk.
2011+ Rangers popular in SA. Targeted for parts stripping and interstate resale.
Port Lincoln, Mount Gambier show elevated 4WD theft. Rural areas = less security, higher opportunity for thieves.
SA roadworthy certificate. Required BEFORE transfer. Valid 30 days for private sale, 3 months for dealer. Cost: $80-$150.
Compulsory Third Party included IN SA rego fee (like QLD). Simplifies registration process.
Statutory write-offs CANNOT be re-registered in SA. Repairable write-offs need VIR inspection + SAPOL approval.
Vehicles from interstate need SA VIR inspection. VIN verification included in inspection process.
South Australia's used car market is modest but active. Over 180,000 used vehicles change hands in SA annually, with Greater Adelaide accounting for ~140,000 of these sales.
Holden's legacy: Adelaide was home to Holden manufacturing until 2017. High Commodore ownership means elevated Commodore theft - always check VE models (2006-2013).
Average Adelaide used car price: $29,800 (2024) - slightly lower than eastern states. However, a $34.99 REVS check still protects against $15,400+ average loss from undisclosed finance.
Main North Road
Major dealer strip (Gepps Cross, Enfield). Mix of quality dealers. Still run REVS check on every vehicle.
Port Road
Budget dealers, higher risk of vehicles with undisclosed issues. Verify all paperwork thoroughly.
Northern Suburbs (Elizabeth, Salisbury)
Budget end of market. Walk away if seller hesitates on providing rego docs or VIN verification.
Online Marketplaces
Growing market in Adelaide. Meet at seller's registered address, never public locations after dark.
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