Check any Brisbane or Queensland vehicle for finance owing, stolen status & write-offs. Instant REVS certificate from $34.99
Office of Fair Trading QLD warns that buying a car in Brisbane 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 a Brisbane car purchase. Check BEFORE you buy!
RACQ data reveals Queensland has suffered a 101% car theft increase since 2015 - the worst of any Australian state. Youth crime and organized theft rings target Brisbane suburbs. Protect yourself with a REVS check.
Brisbane's theft epicenter - Logan Central, Woodridge, Kingston
Western Brisbane - Ipswich CBD, Goodna, Leichhardt areas
South-West Brisbane hotspot for youth car theft
CBD and surrounding suburbs - opportunistic theft
Southern suburbs showing elevated theft rates
Pimpama & Surfers Paradise high per-capita theft
North QLD - Kirwan highest rate per capita
Far North QLD - tourist areas targeted
⚠️ Brisbane Youth Crime Crisis:
Queensland Police report a sharp spike in youth-related car thefts. Logan, Ipswich, and Inala have seen organized groups of juveniles targeting vehicles for joyrides and resale. If buying from these areas, verify the seller's address matches rego docs.
101% increase since 2015: Brisbane has the worst car theft growth in Australia. The majority of stolen vehicles are 4WDs and utes (LandCruiser, HiLux, Ranger) due to strong export demand. Always check these models.
RACQ 2024 data shows these vehicles are prime targets for Queensland car thieves. 4WDs and utes lead theft statistics.
Most commonly stolen vehicle in Queensland 2024. Strong export market drives organized theft. All models targeted (70, 100, 200 series).
Second most stolen in QLD. All model years targeted. Parts demand + resale value = high theft risk.
Utes dominate Brisbane theft stats. Rangers targeted for parts stripping and interstate resale.
Queensland's mining & rural industries create strong demand for parts. Stolen 4WDs often stripped and parts sold online.
Required BEFORE transfer. Valid 2 months (extendable to 3 if extended). Costs $60-$120 from approved examiner.
Required for interstate vehicles, grey imports, rebuilt write-offs. Includes VIN verification. Cost: $60-$100.
Compulsory Third Party included IN QLD rego fee (unlike NSW). One-stop payment at QLD Transport.
Statutory write-offs CANNOT be re-registered in QLD. Repairable write-offs need engineer's report + safety certificate.
Queensland is Australia's third-largest used car market. Over 580,000 used vehicles change hands in QLD annually, with Greater Brisbane accounting for ~380,000 of these sales.
4WD & Ute dominance: Queensland has the highest proportion of 4WD/ute sales in Australia (42% of market vs 34% national average). This drives targeted theft of LandCruisers, HiLuxes, Rangers.
Average Brisbane used car price: $33,200 (2024) - higher than national due to 4WD demand. With $113M in thefts (2024), a $34.99 REVS check is essential for any Brisbane purchase.
Archerfield & Moorooka
Major used car dealer hub. Mix of reputable and budget dealers. Always run REVS check regardless.
Logan & Ipswich
Budget dealers, higher risk areas. Walk away if seller can't provide clean paperwork or refuses REVS check.
Gold Coast (Southport, Burleigh)
Tourist area - higher scam risk. Verify seller's QLD address. Be wary of interstate sellers operating in QLD.
Online Marketplaces (Gumtree, Facebook)
Youth theft rings often advertise stolen vehicles online. Never buy without REVS check + verified ID.
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