Used Car Buying Glossary

Baffled by industry jargon? LumenDrive’s glossary makes key car buying terms easy to understand—so you never get lost in technical talk.

Essential Terms Explained

• PPSR (Personal Property Securities Register): A government database to check if a car is under finance or stolen. Always review before purchase.
• Roadworthy Certificate: A legal document certifying a vehicle’s safety for public roads in Australia. Mandatory for most resales.
• Service Logbook: The official history of all services performed on the car, required for warranty and to confirm honest maintenance.
• Private Sale: Buying a car directly from an individual rather than a dealer, usually cheaper but with less legal protection.
• Statutory Warranty: The minimum warranty on used cars supplied by dealers, varies by state and car age.

Quick Tip: If you see a term you don’t understand during your car search, return here and find instant explanations you can trust.