How the insurance works

This insurance is provided on the car you eventually buy (not every car you check). It is arranged by AutoCheck with Pinnacle Insurance plc (Please note that we offer insurance on a non-advisory basis).

Check you qualify

Once you have checked a few cars and made your decision to buy one, check the insurance policy's key facts document and policy to ensure you qualify. This policy meets the demands and needs of those that wish to ensure that the data provided when an AutoCheck is performed is insured, should any of the insured events be disclosed at a later date. The documents show the main benefits(insured events), conditions and exclusions.

You should also read our used-car buying advice and use the checklists we provide to ensure that you are being prudent with your purchase.

Make sure you check the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) before you buy, enter it on AutoCheck and we will confirm if it is correct. You need to do this before you can register for the insurance cover.

Register the vehicle

As soon as possible after you have purchased the car, return to this site and register the AutoCheck Insurance. You will need to tell us:

• The purchase date,
• The amount you paid,
• Whether it was a private sale, from a motor dealer, car supermarket or auction.

Buy now...check now

If you know the registration plate or the car(s) you're interested in,
you can access your AutoCheck in seconds.

Get an AutoCheck from just £5.
You can buy one check for £19.99 or five checks for just £24.99

Buy now...check later

Off to a car supermarket or auction?
Don't know the vehicle registration number?

Don't worry! If you don't know the vehicle's registration plate yet, you can buy your AutoChecks now and run them when you've got a shortlist.