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Access the UK's most extensive vehicle database for car checks, featuring over 80 data points for vehicles throughout the UK and Northern Ireland. Obtain the most comprehensive car history and DVLA vehicle reports available.
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FREE CAR CHECK
What’s included in our free car check?
Get a free car check with essential information, including DVLA tax and MOT status, performance data, registration details, and technical specifications – all at no cost to help you make informed decisions.
- Vehicle Specifications: Brand, model, body type, and DVLA registration details.
- Tax (VED): Vehicle Tax status and expiry date.
- MOT History: Includes advisories, reasons for failure, and MOT expiry date.
- Mileage Records: Review recorded mileage, identify discrepancies, and track annual usage.
- CO2 Emissions: Check CO2 emission figures, VED CO2 band, and environmental impact rating on a color-coded scale.
- Export Status: Confirms whether the vehicle has been marked as exported out of the UK.
- Engine Capacity: Check the engine's capacity (CC).
- Fuel Type: Determine whether the vehicle is petrol, diesel, electric, or hybrid.
- Type Approval Category: Official classification for the vehicle’s purpose.
- V5C Issue Date: Verify the date and timeline of the last V5C issue.
- Safety Recall Alerts: Notifications regarding any outstanding safety recalls.
- Year of Manufacture: Verify the production year for accuracy.
- Fuel Economy: Metrics such as MPG for urban, extra-urban, and combined driving.
- Mileage Records: Review recorded mileage, identify discrepancies, and track annual usage.
- ULEZ Check: Check if the vehicle meets London’s emission standards.
FULL CAR CHECK
What’s included in our full car check report?
Our full vehicle history report is 5-star rated, trusted by thousands, and offers the most comprehensive car history check in the UK. We provide 24/7 customer support to offer expert advice for any questions you may have. Try our car history check with confidence.
- Free Car Check: An overview of what is included in our complimentary vehicle history report.
- Outstanding Finance Check: Check if the car has any active finance agreements.
- Insurance Write-Off: Check if the car was declared a total loss, the type of damage it had with the write-off category (CAT A, B, S, or N).
- Stolen Car Check: See if the car is reported as stolen in police records(PNC).
- High-Risk Check: Identify any ownership or finance disputes linked to the vehicle.
- Car Mileage Check: Verify accurate mileage with DVLA records to avoid buying a "clocked" car.
- Certificate of Destruction: Confirm if the vehicle was scrapped with official DVLA certification.
- Previous Keepers (Car Owners): Check the number of previous owners and their registration dates.
- Instant Car Valuation: Get a 5-price band valuation, including trade, private, part-exchange, dealer forecourt, and auction prices.
- Number Plate Changes: Verify if the car had past number plate changes.
- Colour Changes: Track any changes to the vehicle's original color as recorded by the DVLA.
- VIN Check: Confirm the vehicle’s VIN, displaying the last 5 digits for accuracy.
- Engine Number Check: Verify if the engine number matches official records.
- Car Import Check: Check if the vehicle was imported or has import/export details.
- Scrapped: Confirm if the vehicle has been marked as scrapped.
- Previous NI: Check if the vehicle was registered in Northern Ireland.
- V5C Count: Verify the total number of issued V5C (logbooks).
- Vehicle Performance: Check key performance metrics like speed, BHP & Torque.
- Running cost: Verify the vehicle’s running cost based on MOT & Tax rates and fuel cost.
Why trust caranalytics?
caranalytics® is trusted by millions of car buyers and sellers in the UK. Our services provide accurate, reliable, and leading car history reports, including a free check option that transformed the UK's automotive industry.
🎯 Expertise That Sets Us Apart
- Industry Pioneers: The First to Introduce a Free Vehicle Data Check Service in 2016.
- Founded by a Data Analytics company, helping others build successful data businesses.
- 10+ years of experience in the UK automotive sector, partnering with leading UK auto businesses.
🏆 Recognised Industry Authority
- Best Car History Checking Website – SME News 2020.
- Best Vehicle Data Check Provider – Corporate Vision Global Automotive Awards 2020.
- Featured in Car Dealer Magazine as a trusted car history checking platform.
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Answering Your Questions
You can check a car's history for free on our website by entering the vehicle's registration number. Our free car history check provides essential information without any cost. If you need more detailed premium data, such as outstanding finance, write-off status, and a stolen check, you can upgrade for an additional fee.
A car history check is crucial for various reasons: providing peace of mind and saving money and time.
- Hidden Issues Uncovered: A car's exterior doesn't tell the whole story. A history check reveals hidden issues like past accidents, legal problems, or odometer discrepancies. This transparency gives peace of mind and helps make an informed decision.
- Safety Assurance: By understanding a car's history, you can be confident that it's safe to drive. The check can reveal past structural damage and other safety-related concerns, giving you the peace of mind that your safety is a top priority.
- Financial Protection: Car history checks can protect you from unknowingly purchasing a car with outstanding finances. This safeguard can save you money and time by avoiding potential financial and legal complications.
- Resale Value Optimization: Armed with a comprehensive history report, you can make informed decisions about potential repairs or upgrades, which can have a positive impact on the car's resale value. This is not only a time-saver but also a money-saver in the long run.
- Overall Peace of Mind: A car history check provides comprehensive insights to help you make a well-informed decision when investing in a vehicle. This ensures you avoid potential pitfalls and have peace of mind, saving you time, money, and stress.
You can perform an online DVLA Car Check through the official website. Additionally, you can use our website to obtain the vehicle's MOT history by simply entering the registration number.
caranalytics offers both free and paid car checks. The free check provides basic vehicle information, while the paid version offers a comprehensive report that includes additional details. Prices start at just £1.99 for the basic check and £4.99 for the full report.
It is not advisable to purchase a vehicle without an HPI check due to the higher level of risk and potential consequences.
If information is unavailable for the vehicle, it could indicate no record of the vehicle's history in the database you're checking. This might happen if the vehicle is very old, hasn't been registered, or if the records still need to be updated in the system. In such cases, you may not be able to retrieve the information you're looking for, and you might need to explore alternative methods or sources for obtaining the vehicle's history.
Yes, it’s possible to assess a vehicle’s overall condition and reliability using key data points like mileage, ownership history, accident records, and finance status. While we don’t explicitly provide a vehicle score check, our detailed report is far more comprehensive than a simple score, which can sometimes be misleading or confusing.
If the mileage on your MOT certificate is wrong, contact the test centre with proof of the correct mileage. If unresolved, report it to the DVSA for assistance.
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Comprehensive car history check, affordable HPI Check alternative
At caranalytics, we provide a comprehensive and affordable car history check, giving you valuable insights at a fraction of the cost of other services. As a cheaper alternative to HPI Check, we ensure that you receive the best value for your money. Our service includes detailed vehicle history reports, helping you make informed decisions when buying or selling a car. caranalytics is not affiliated with HPI Check or any other vehicle check provider.
This was last checked on 23/01/2025. We compared our prices against HPI Check, MyCarCheck, Auto Experts, Total Car Check, AA Car Check, RAC Car Check, InstantCarCheck, Full Car Checks and Reg Check.