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That Car is an online vehicle history lookup service offered by That Car Limited for the New Zealand vehicle market. Users can enter a license plate number or VIN to retrieve basic vehicle information; after paying, they can generate a ThatCar™ Report to identify risks before buying a used car, such as outstanding finance, stolen status, damaged imports, registration issues, and odometer irregularities. It is more of a vertical data-query SaaS than general-purpose business software.
Its core value lies in aggregating and analyzing official New Zealand vehicle records. Reports cover registered debts, vehicle fitness and damage, rego/registration, ownership history, usage type, RUC, plate history, and odometer history. The debt check is relatively thorough: it checks the current plate, historical plates, VIN, or chassis number to detect security interests that may still exist after a plate change. Stolen status comes from the official NZ Motor Vehicle Register and is updated by the police.
Pricing is straightforward: basic vehicle information and recall warnings are free, while a full ThatCar™ Report costs $11.95 per report. The website emphasizes that there are no hidden subscriptions. Businesses that need multiple reports per month, bulk basic information, or API access need to contact the company for business offers; however, it does not publicly disclose enterprise plans, API documentation, rate limits, SLA details, team accounts, or permission management information.
The advantages are a simple lookup process, pay-per-report pricing, reports designed around used-car transaction risks, and data sources tied to multiple New Zealand government registers. The drawbacks are that the service depends heavily on third-party official data, and its terms explicitly do not guarantee information accuracy or continuous website availability; free services may be limited, and purchases are generally non-refundable unless the service is not delivered.
It is suitable for individuals buying used cars in New Zealand, car dealers, vehicle assessors, and finance-related professionals. Businesses that need ongoing bulk vehicle verification can further inquire about API access and commercial pricing.
Access from mainland China, supported payment methods, and localization support are not disclosed in the text, so china_access can only be assessed as unknown. Since the data scope is limited to New Zealand’s vehicle registration system, it is not suitable for checking Chinese vehicles. Chinese users interested in the local used-car market should prioritize domestic alternatives for vehicle condition records, maintenance and insurance claim history, or official registration checks.
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thatcar.nz is an New Zealand Auto provider. TG4G tracks its product information, an overall rating of 6.0/10, and a China-accessibility score of Workable. Click "Visit Official Site" to reach thatcar.nz directly.