Websites charging for free or low cost information from government agencies Beware of vehicle checks, fuel price and super search websites Consumers urged to obtain information from the source before signing up Consumers are urged to be aware that numerous websites offering to carry out internet searches for a fee may actually be providing information from government agencies that is publicly available for free or at a much lower cost. Many searches are related to vehicle checks and may include registration status and expiry reminders, services that are offered at no cost by the WA Department of Transport via their DoTDirect online services.