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Contact on 1800 333 000 if you have information relating to an organised criminal group who you suspect may be involved in 'rebirthing' of stolen motor vehicles.

Rebirthing involves the acquiring of a legitimate Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), usually from an accident damaged vehicle, and applying that VIN to a stolen vehicle of the same age, make and model.

The stolen vehicle is subsequently re-registered and sold to an unsuspecting buyer.
 

Visit the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council's for information on how to safely purchase a privately registered used vehicle.

If you are purchasing an unregistered vehicle it is advisable to visit the and ascertain if the vehicle is listed as stolen or has previously been entered on the Written Off Vehicle Register.

You can also visit the for more information about written-off vehicles.