Do I need a car check?

There are many reasons why you should always buy a car check before purchasing a vehicle. Below is a quick summary of the main benefits of purchasing a Car Check UK report and the risks should you not check a cars history prior to purchase.

1 in 3 used car checks shows adverse history.

If you are unlucky enough to buy a used car which later turns out to be reported as stolen you may have the vehicle taken from you and it will be returned to the rightful owner without compensation.

With 1 in 4 vehicles checked turning out to be subject to outstanding finance. This is currently one of the biggest risks facing car buyers today.

1 in 8 used vehicle checks turns out to show the vehicle to be classed as an insurance write off meaning the car may not be safe to drive.

By checking the VIN number on the vehicle matches both the V5 (log book) and the vehicle check will help you reduce the risk of purchasing a cloned vehicle.

Our car mileage check will help you avoid paying over the odds for a used vehicle which has had the mileage altered. Did you know it is not illegal to clock a vehicles mileage meaning it is more important then ever to check vehicle mileage before buying a vehicle.

Car Check UK is the only vehicle checking service to include a VOSA vehicle recall check.

Great news: A vehicle history check from Car Check UK now includes VOSA recall data. No other vehicle report includes this vital piece of information.

*Subject to Experian AutoChecks terms and conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Is the used car check free?

We offer a free car ID check along with a number of options to purchase further detailed information on the vehicles history.

When will I receive my car check?

Your car history report will be displayed on screen and paid checks will also receive a printable copy by Email.

Is this a car hpi check?

No. "hpi check" is a registered trademark of hpi Limited. hpi check is the term commonly used to refer to a used vehicle history check. hpi were the first company to provide vehicle history checks in the UK.

Do we guarantee our vehicle check results?

We do our very best to ensure the vehicle data check we provide is correct however we do offer a vehicle data guarantee subject to our terms and conditions.

Can I buy a used vehicle check over the phone?

In order to keep our prices to a minimum our used car check service is currently only available online.

Do you offer a used car text check?

No. We do not offer a car text check.  A car text check is not able to provide you with all the information you require before purchasing a used vehicle due to the lack of characters available in a text message. Beware of car text checks that only offer limited data.