Car History Check

A vehicle history check is one of your most valuable tools as a consumer when shopping for a used car. When buying a used vehicle, an HPI report or car check can tell you more about the vehicle’s history before you make a purchase. Purchasing a car you don’t know anything about is a risky and expensive decision. Minimize your risk by informing yourself with a quality car history check. It takes only seconds to check car history online, without waiting around at a dealership. One in three vehicles checked has a hidden past. Protect your purchase and get peace of mind with a full vehicle history report.

What Is a Car History Check?

A car history check can tell you a lot about a vehicle before you purchase it. A car history check can tell you in seconds if the vehicle you are thinking of purchasing may have a number of potentially negative factors including:

• Discrepancies in the vehicle usage history
• Number of previous owners
• Colour changes
• Anomalies in reported mileage
• If the vehicle has been reported as stolen
• If the car has been previously damaged or written off
• Other discrepancies in information about the car’s history

And a “car history check” isn’t just for cars! You can get a vehicle history check on UK-registered cars, motorbikes, vans, and even motorhomes.

What Our Car History Check Includes

With the premium car history report, you can access vehicle data and detailed information such as:

Prior Damage and Insurance Write-offs

When a car suffers damage there are various insurance categories that it may be placed under according to how severe it is determined to be. With a full history report, you can find out if your car should not have been resold and was categorized as a scrapped vehicle. You can also see other details, like if the vehicle was safely repaired following a collision or accident, if it may have significant damage that requires a larger budget than you are prepared for, or if it may merely be scratched or scuffed without structural damage. 

MOT History

A vehicle MOT check can tell you the last date of the MOT check-up, the expected date for the next check-up, who performed the MOT inspection, and if any repairs were successful. You can view the vehicle’s mileage and see if any parts of the car have problems or have previously failed the MOT test.

Tax Check/ VED Check

Learn whether a vehicle has up-to-date vehicle tax or has been registered as SORN (off the road.) A tax check will let you calculate how much tax you will have to pay on the vehicle after purchase. 

Import/ Export Check

If you want to know whether the vehicle you are thinking of was imported, you may have to purchase a full history check to find out. Import information is not always publicly available. You can find out all of the vehicle details of imported vehicles with the import/ export check. Imported vehicles may have a heightened risk compared to others. 

Stolen Status

We check police databases such as the Police National Computer in addition to insurer databases to determine if the vehicle you are thinking of purchasing has been reported as stolen. When purchasing a stolen vehicle, the car can be repossessed and returned to its rightful owner leaving the car buyer with no compensation or recourse of action. Depending on your insurance policy, you may be covered for some or none of your financial loss in this situation, so it is best to avoid it by obtaining a full report of any vehicle you purchase in advance.

Outstanding Finance

If the previous owners of a vehicle owe money on the vehicle to a finance company or private owner, they may not have the legal right to sell the car to you. If you purchase the car unknowingly on a fraudulent basis, it can be repossessed. Find out about the outstanding finance on any vehicle with a car history check.

We offer the information above and more for less than half the price of other car check services. Our premium car history report is only £9.95, the lowest price in the UK for comprehensive vehicle data. You can see photos of the car, find the vehicle usage history, confirm the number of previous owners, view vehicle valuation, and more. All you need to do is plug the vehicle registration number in and find out in seconds all the information you need to make an informed purchasing decision.

How To Check Car History Online

 Try our free basic report or a premium full vehicle history report for only £9.95. All you need is your vehicle’s 17-digit VIN number. This number is typically stamped into the chassis of the vehicle and you should be able to request this number from the seller if you don’t already have it.

Enter the VIN number and receive a free car check in just a few seconds, or securely register to upgrade to a premium comprehensive report for just £9.95. At the top of your report, you will be alerted to potentially adverse vehicle issues so that you can’t miss them. The report is easy to read, even for first-time users.

Why You Should Use Car Check Experts to Check Car History

A Low Cost for Convenience

At only £9.95 we offer the lowest flat rate price in the UK for comprehensive vehicle history. You may be quoted double or even triple this price for other car history checks, even if they provide less information. Don’t pay more – get an affordable car history report you can trust.

Guaranteed Data

We offer a $30,000 data guarantee so you know that the information you’re receiving is accurate. We check multiple reliable sources so that no stone is left unturned in the history of your vehicle.

Peace of Mind

Minimize the risk in your purchase. Don’t buy a car with an unknown history that may affect your satisfaction as a buyer. Certain types of adverse history can result in your new car being repossessed without compensation. Don’t drive around in a stolen vehicle because you didn’t get a car history report that could have alerted you before you made the purchase. Make an informed decision and rest assured that you have chosen the right vehicle for you.

Our Car History Data is Guaranteed From Reliable Sources

We source our vehicle data from proven industry authorities such as:

• The Experian PLC
• VOSA
• The DVLA
• The Police National Computer
• The Motor Insurer’s Bureau

We aggregate the data on your vehicle from multiple sources to ensure the accuracy of the information for every report. Other competitors may pull data from only one source, giving you an inaccurate or incomplete picture of your vehicle’s history.

When To Purchase a Vehicle History Check

You should purchase a vehicle history check every time you buy a new vehicle before you sign any documents or make any payments. One in every three cars checked has an adverse item in their report. Whether you’re purchasing a car, van, or motorbike, it’s only £9.95 for a comprehensive HPI report that will give you access to all of the hidden history of a UK-registered vehicle. You can get free car checks or purchase premium reports on as many vehicles as you choose, allowing you to compare the pros and cons of each vehicle. It’s fast, easy, and convenient. Don’t skip this step and miss out on the truth about your vehicle purchase.