Vehicles and transport

Checking vehicle information before buying

Compare official history, licence and seller identity, then fill information gaps.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 20.10.2026
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Important to know

Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.

Before you start

Start with registration-number searches, then compare documents and the actual vehicle. Database information is not a mechanical inspection or a risk-free certificate.

Who is this guide for?

Used-car buyers making initial checks.

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Conditions and exceptions

The checked history databases cover active private vehicles from 2017 onwards. Missing information does not establish freedom from accidents, debts or restrictions.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Match vehicle and seller

Inspect the licence and seller's identification, compare registration and vehicle details, and verify a representative's authority before payment.
What should you prepare?

Vehicle licence; identification for inspection.

Please note

An advertisement or conversation does not prove ownership.

02

Check mileage and changes

Search the first history database for mileage and defined structural changes; record the date and compare with the vehicle.
What should you prepare?

Registration number; suggested odometer photo.

Please note

Explain discrepancies; the database is not a mechanical report.

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03

Check ownership history

Use the second database for previous ownership counts and types; compare the seller's claims before agreeing terms.
What should you prepare?

Search result; recorded seller statements.

Please note

The result alone does not identify who is authorised to sell.

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04

Fill information gaps

Request service and repair history and professional inspection as needed; investigate transfer restrictions before committing.
What should you prepare?

Service records; questions.

Please note

No record does not prove no accident or lien.

05

Record conditions before payment

Put discrepancies, required documents and completion conditions in writing; use the correct official transfer route and resolve blocks first.
What should you prepare?

Agreements; check evidence.

Please note

Retain payment and transfer evidence separately.

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Official sources

These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.

Frequently asked questions

Should I reject a car absent from the database?

Absence alone is inconclusive. Check the number and database scope, then obtain appropriate documents and inspections.

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