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VerifiedWant to confidently navigate the used car market, safe in the knowledge you're avoiding potential scams and hidden costs? What if you could also step into negotiations armed with powerful leverage insights?
Our detailed vehicle history reports not only help you buy with peace of mind but also highlight potential issues that could give you leverage to negotiate a better price – meaning if we uncover something, you might just save enough to make the cost of the check feel like it paid for itself.
Get 50+ individual data sets for any given vehicle with our Full reports and boost the data's usefulness with our smart negotiation insights. Here are the checks you get:
Check for any past insurance claims that resulted in a write-off.
Verify if the vehicle has been imported or exported from the UK.
Get the NCAP safety rating for vehicles where available.
Check if the registration plate has been changed.
Identify any inconsistencies in the recorded mileage.
Access the complete MOT test history and advisories.
Check if there's any outstanding finance on the vehicle.
Determine if the vehicle has been officially scrapped.
View the full history of previous owners.
Check if the vehicle has been reported as stolen.
Get an accurate valuation of the vehicle based on current market data.
Confirm that the vehicle's VIN/ Chassis number matches the DVLA database.
Armed with data from one of the 10 fully DVLA licensed bulk data resellers, we stream pristine quality new and used vehicle information directly from all the major vehicle information databases and manufacturers to power your used car shopping research and evaluation needs.
On top of this data, we programmatically analyse and overlay our proprietary trust score and insights detecting useful connections spanning across 50+ data sets to give you the upper hand in a negotiation.
The CheckAuto platform is optimised for the mobile experience, but works on both mobile and desktop, and soon to be downloadable to your phones homescreen. First you must:
Enter the vehicles number plate, in the input above or click here.
Review the basic vehicle details displayed match the car you are looking to check.
Purchase your Full Check report. Enter the email address and double-check it carefully. Your report will be sent directly there, providing all the data to support your negotiations.
You can share/download a copy of your report and access it from anywhere at any time. If you like you can also store your existing vehicles for MOT & TAX notifications.
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Full Check Bundles
Comprehensive checks bundled for extra value.
Full Check
A thorough examination of the vehicle for total peace of mind.
Basic Check
Essential checks for quick peace of mind.
| Check | Full Check Bundles | Full Check | Basic Check |
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Is it Stolen
Verifies if the vehicle has been reported as stolen to police and insurance databases.
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Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Stolen Information
Provides detailed records from police (PNC) and insurance (MIAFTR) databases regarding any stolen reports.
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Yes | Yes | No |
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Has outstanding finance/debt
Checks for any active finance agreements (e.g., HP, PCP) or other types of debt secured against the vehicle.
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Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Finance agreement details
Details of the finance company, agreement type, and date, if any finance is recorded.
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Yes | Yes | No |
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An insurance write off
Identifies if the vehicle has been declared a write-off by an insurer due to damage or other incidents.
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Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Write off details
Provides the write-off category (e.g., Cat S, N), date of incident, and insurer involved.
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Yes | Yes | No |
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Mileage Checks
Compares recorded mileage data from various sources (MOTs, services) to identify potential discrepancies or clocking.
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Yes | Yes | No |
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5 Point valuation (Where Available)
Provides an estimated market valuation of the vehicle based on several data points including age, mileage, and condition.
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Yes | Yes | No |
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Import/Export
Indicates if the vehicle has been officially recorded as imported into the country or marked for export.
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Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Scrapped/Certificate of destruction
Shows if the vehicle has been officially declared as scrapped and a Certificate of Destruction has been issued.
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Yes | Yes | Yes |
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VIN Check
Verifies the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) against records for authenticity and to check for mismatches.
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Yes | Yes | No |
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Plate Changes
Lists any previous registration plates associated with the vehicle, which can indicate a cherished transfer or attempts to hide history.
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Yes | Yes | No |
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Colour Changes
Records any officially registered changes to the vehicle's colour, helping to verify its original specification.
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Yes | Yes | No |
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Previous Keepers
Shows the number of previous registered keepers of the vehicle, which can affect its value and desirability.
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Yes | Yes | No |
Tap on a feature to see what's included in each report type.
Verifies if the vehicle has been reported as stolen to police and insurance databases.
Provides detailed records from police (PNC) and insurance (MIAFTR) databases regarding any stolen reports.
Checks for any active finance agreements (e.g., HP, PCP) or other types of debt secured against the vehicle.
Details of the finance company, agreement type, and date, if any finance is recorded.
Identifies if the vehicle has been declared a write-off by an insurer due to damage or other incidents.
Provides the write-off category (e.g., Cat S, N), date of incident, and insurer involved.
Compares recorded mileage data from various sources (MOTs, services) to identify potential discrepancies or clocking.
Provides an estimated market valuation of the vehicle based on several data points including age, mileage, and condition.
Indicates if the vehicle has been officially recorded as imported into the country or marked for export.
Shows if the vehicle has been officially declared as scrapped and a Certificate of Destruction has been issued.
Verifies the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) against records for authenticity and to check for mismatches.
Lists any previous registration plates associated with the vehicle, which can indicate a cherished transfer or attempts to hide history.
Records any officially registered changes to the vehicle's colour, helping to verify its original specification.
Shows the number of previous registered keepers of the vehicle, which can affect its value and desirability.
As mandated by the GDPR we do not disclose personally identifiable data belonging to any individual in our reports, this includes previous or current owners name and surname, address, contact information, previous purchase prices, etc.
Review our Privacy PolicyTake a look at how often each data points are updated, then run your next check.
Check Data FreshnessLike all vehicle history check providers, we source our data from fully licensed official bulk suppliers who strive for accuracy. However, timing differences between when checks are performed and when records are updated at the source can occasionally lead to discrepancies.
We're transparent about this reality and provide information on our data update schedules. Be assured that your report will always provide the most accurate and current information available at the exact moment of your check.
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