Here's How to Check a Vehicle's Status Before Buying a Used Car

Jakarta — Buying a used car is often a practical solution for people seeking personal transport at a more affordable price. As the Eid al-Fitr travel period approaches, interest in used cars typically rises because many families need a vehicle for long-distance journeys. However, buyers must be more careful before completing a transaction. In addition to checking the vehicle’s condition, the ownership status must be verified to avoid fraud, problematic vehicles, or cars with outstanding credit obligations. One practical method is to use the SIGNAL app (Samsat Digital Nasional), developed by the Indonesian National Police’s Traffic Corps together with Samsat. The steps are as follows: In addition to the app, checks can also be carried out via the official Samsat sites in each province. The method is as follows: Example SMS formats are used in several regions. The SMS replies usually contain basic vehicle information and its tax status.