Comparing CarJam? Here's what MotorWeb gives you
Weighing up vehicle history checks before you buy a used car? MotorWeb has been checking New Zealand vehicles since 1999 and is owned by Trade Me. Every report includes a live money-owing check backed by our $100,000 Repossession Guarantee, and you can see a free summary of the vehicle before you pay.
- Since 1999
- Checking NZ vehicles
- 70+ checks
- Depending on the vehicle
- $100,000
- Repossession Guarantee
- $11.95
- Per report, free summary first
What a vehicle history check should tell you
Whichever report you choose, these are the questions it needs to answer before you hand over money. Every MotorWeb VIR® covers them all.
Money owing
Guarantee-backedA live check of the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) the moment you run the report. If finance is owing, a lender can repossess the car even after you have paid for it.Reported stolen
Whether the vehicle is reported stolen, so you know before you meet the seller.Odometer history
Readings recorded at inspections, with any reading that goes backwards flagged.Registration, licence and WOF
Whether the vehicle is registered and licensed, and its latest Warrant of Fitness inspection, result and expiry.Damaged import
Whether NZTA have flagged the vehicle as being a flood damaged import, or as imported with obvious damage or deterioration.Road user charges
Whether the vehicle is liable for RUC and the distance its licence is paid up to. Enter the odometer reading and the report works out any RUC owing.Ownership
How many owners the vehicle has had in New Zealand. For privacy reasons, a MotorWeb report doesn’t show a private owner’s name or address: use the free Seller Check to confirm who you’re dealing with.Past plates, fuel and safety
Our Past Plate Check™, fuel economy and safety ratings, and the vehicle’s recorded specifications.
Questions to ask any vehicle history check
Comparing providers? Ask each of them these, and see how the answers stack up.
How MotorWeb answers each one
| Question | MotorWeb |
|---|---|
| Is money owing checked on the PPSR when I run the report? | Yes. Live, in every report, at no extra cost. |
| Is the money-owing check backed by a guarantee? | Yes. If the vehicle is repossessed because it had money owing (registered security), and that information was available to us at the time but was not displayed on the VIR, we will compensate you up to $100,000. Guarantee terms |
| Can I see anything before I pay? | Yes. A free summary, so you can confirm it’s the right vehicle first. |
| Can I check the seller is the registered person? | Yes. A free Seller Check comes with every report. |
| Is there help with the sale itself? | Yes. A free Purchase Agreement, with protective clauses for most findings in the report. |
| How much does it cost? | $11.95 for one vehicle, or $27.95 for three (save 22%). |
| How quickly do I get it? | On screen in under 15 seconds, with a link to it emailed to you. |
| Who is behind it? | Trade Me, New Zealand's largest online marketplace. MotorWeb has checked NZ vehicles since 1999. |
Where the information comes from
Each report draws on New Zealand’s official registers and trusted data partners, checked the moment you run it.
Questions buyers ask
How is MotorWeb different from CarJam?
Both are New Zealand vehicle history checks. MotorWeb is owned by Trade Me and has been checking NZ vehicles since 1999. Every MotorWeb report includes a live PPSR money-owing check backed by our $100,000 Repossession Guarantee, a free Seller Check and a free Purchase Agreement, and you can see a free summary of the vehicle before you pay. Whichever you choose, compare what each report includes and what any guarantee covers.
Does a MotorWeb report include a PPSR money-owing check?
Yes. Every MotorWeb Vehicle Information Report checks the Personal Property Securities Register for money owing at the moment you run it, at no extra cost.
What does the $100,000 Repossession Guarantee cover?
If the vehicle you buy is repossessed because it had money owing (registered security) or is seized because it was flagged as reported stolen, and that information was available to us at the time but was not displayed on the VIR, we will compensate you up to $100,000. The full terms are on our guarantee terms page.
How much does a MotorWeb report cost?
$11.95 for one vehicle, or $27.95 for a pack of three reports, valid for three years. The vehicle summary you see before buying is free.
Does a MotorWeb report show the owner's name or address?
Not for a private owner. For privacy reasons, a report does not show the name or address of a private registered person; a company or dealer owner is named. Use the free Seller Check that comes with every report to confirm the person selling the vehicle is its registered person.
Who owns MotorWeb?
MotorWeb is owned by Trade Me, New Zealand's largest online marketplace, and has been providing vehicle history checks in New Zealand since 1999.
Check a vehicle now
Enter the plate or VIN for a free summary, then get the full report for $11.95.