How to check money owing on a car in NZ

Checking a vehicle for finance owing is an essential step before you buy. With our comprehensive vehicle background check, it’s an easy and straightforward process.

Step 1

Visit thatcar.nz and enter the plate number or VIN of the vehicle. You’ll get a basic report to make sure you are checking the correct vehicle.

Step 2

Proceed to the report purchase. The report will be processed straight away after the payment. Usually it’s ready to be displayed on your screen in less than 30 seconds.

Step 3

Our system will search for registered security interest using the current plate number, the past plate numbers (if the plates have been replaced), the VIN and/or the chassis number (when applicable). If the search returns a financing statement indicating an existing registered debt, you’ll see a warning and a guide on how to interpret the results.

In addition to the money owing check, the report includes many other essential vehicle information checks. Have a look at our sample report to get the idea.

If anything you see in the report doesn’t look quite clear, please feel free to contact us.