If you’re thinking of buying a used vehicle, you should always get a comprehensive vehicle check to minimise your risk. A car check can tell you a number of details about the vehicle you are thinking of purchasing. You can find out if the car you are looking at is a stolen car, whether it has outstanding finance, the number of previous owners, and more. You can get some of this information for free with a free car check in just a few seconds. One out of every three vehicle checks uncovers a hidden history. Don’t take a risk on your new car – get a free check today.

What Is a Car Check?

A car check can include a multitude of services. You may also see a car check referred to as a vehicle history report, HPI check, or other similar names. With an instant car check, you can find out in just a few seconds if any UK-registered car, van or motorbike has any of the following adverse items in its history:

• Stolen vehicle
• Mileage discrepancies
• Colour changes

You can also find out about other important car analytics, such as:

MOT History

An MOT check can tell you a vehicle’s mileage and if any parts have problems or have previously passed the MOT check-up. You can also see who performed the inspection if the repairs were successful, and the expected date for the next inspection.

Tax Check or VED Check

Find out if a vehicle has up-to-date vehicle tax or has been registered as SORN (off the road.)

Insurance Write-off

It can save a lot of headaches by getting an insurance write-off check when purchasing a vehicle to ensure it’s not categorised.  These Categories include A (Scrap) and Category B (Break) which should not be resold. Other insurance categories include:

• Category C may involve significant damage to the car that is repairable but may cost more than the car itself. Category C vehicles can be safely repaired and resold.
• Category D vehicles may involve some damage to the car that is repairable but may cost more than the vehicle itself. Category D vehicles can be safely repaired and resold.
• Category S (Structurally Damaged Repairable) Category S vehicles must be re-registered before being listed on the DVLA. 
• Category N (Non-Structurally Damaged Repairable) Category N vehicles have simply been scratched on the surface without damage to their structural integrity. Category N cars are not required to be re-registered with the DVLA before being driven, but they must be informed that the vehicle has been written off.

Import/ Export Check

Find out the vehicle details of imported vehicles with an import/ export check. All you need to do is plug the vehicle registration number in and find out in seconds if your car has previously been imported or exported. While imported vehicles are legal in the UK, they can come with additional risks. An import/ export check will let you know if a particular vehicle carries a heightened risk.

Car History

Find out about the vehicle’s history with a vehicle history report. Find out the vehicle usage history, and the number of previous owners, see photos of the car, decode the VIN number, assess the equipment on the car, and more.

Stolen Status

We check police and insurer databases to find out if the vehicle you are interested in has been reported as stolen. Depending on your insurance policy, you may not be entitled to compensation for losses incurred when buying a stolen car.

Outstanding Finance

Find out if previous owners of a vehicle owe money to a finance company, and whether or not they have the right to sell the car to you.

We offer this information and more for less than half the price of our competitors. We even offer a free car check to get you started. You can choose to upgrade to the premium report for only £9.95, the lowest price in the UK for comprehensive vehicle checks.

What a Free Car Check Includes

With the Free Vehicle Check, you can confirm all of the basic details of your car sourced from the DVLA. Vehicle information reviewed in a free report includes:

• Make
• Model
• Version
• Car body description such as number of doors
• Colour
• Fuel and transmission type
• Number of records held
• MOT Check
• Taxed Check
• Performance Data
• Vehicle Valuation
• MOT History

Purchasing the full report will allow you to access additional vehicle data and vital information such as stolen status, write-off check, mileage anomalies, and more. 

How To Obtain A Free Car Check

Simply enter the vehicle registration number in the entry field and receive your free check in just a few seconds. You can review vehicle data from authorities such as the DVLA, the Police National Database, the Motor Insurer’s Bureau, and more. You can trust that the data included in your report is correct and backed by a $30,000 data guarantee. You can get free car checks on multiple vehicles at your convenience, without waiting around or relying on a car dealership.

The free car check will give you import/export information, MOT history, Tax/VED status, and more.

If you decide you need more information, you can choose to upgrade to the premium report for only £9.95, less than half the price of other vehicle checks available. 

Why You Should Use An HPI Check Service

Cars can be risky to buy. Obtaining a car check will help car buyers minimize the risk involved in purchasing a new or used car by knowing the vehicle details before you buy. While some information is available to you on gov.uk, we offer a comprehensive analysis from multiple data sources. You can get an instant car check whenever you need it, on your schedule. Our price of at only £9.95 for a premium report is less than half the price of our competitors with a secured data guarantee. We offer a $30,000 data guarantee against our car checks and use the same data sources as the Official HPI check. Why pay more for the same service?

Where Our Information Comes From

We use proven reliable sources to extract our vehicle history data for every car check. We pull car details and data from respected industry authorities such as the Police National Computer, the Experian PLC, VOSA, and the DVLA at gov.uk. We check multiple reputable sources so you can trust that our vehicle history check report information is correct and up to date. With the Free Vehicle Check, you can confirm all of the basic details of your car sourced from the DVLA. Additional checks source data from multiple sources to ensure you have the broadest understanding of your car’s history prior to purchase. Get a free car check today.

How Often Should You Have a Vehicle Check?

Every time you buy a new car, it’s worth £9.95 for a car data check to check important vehicle details before you buy. You can get a history report for all vehicles registered in the UK and you can even get free car checks on multiple vehicles at once.