How does AutoCheck work?
We run 26 different checks, all based on information from 20+ sources, including the police, finance companies and insurers. We can tell you the vehicle's current status, and about its history. Please check what AutoCheck does not cover section in order to find about what we are unable to tell about your vehicle.
Remember, 1 in 4 cars we check still has outstanding finance and 1 in 8 is recorded on our database as a write off.
Current vehicle status
AutoCheck runs key checks for:
- Outstanding finance
If a previous owner still owes money, the finance company will try to track it down and seize it. - Insurance write offs
Some write-offs can be made safe - but you need a professional check. - Stolen information
We check the Police National Computer - Mileage anomalies
Has the car been clocked to make it seem younger than it is?
Find out more about checking the vehicle status
Vehicle history
AutoCheck can tell you a lot about a vehicle's history with 20 different checks including:
- Registration changes - Has it has one careful driver - or several? Has the number plate or colour been changed?
- Import/export details - Has the car been out of the country - and if so, what condition was it in?
- Enviromental/tax details - What are its CO2 emissions and road tax band?
- Vehicle details - We'll tell you its make, model, engine size, fuel type and more - any discrepancies could mean it's a clone.
Find out more about checking the vehicle history
Free AutoCheck Insurance
AutoCheck relies on data from more than 20 types of provider, such as the police, insurance providers and finance companies.
Mistakes are rare. However, occasionally a piece of data is missing. To ensure you don't suffer a financial loss because of incorrect or incomplete data, we offer insurance for free
This is included at no extra cost in the AutoCheck and covers the data provided up to the purchase price (to a maximum of £30,000) for two years.
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.
Start your AutoCheck now
Help and advice
Some relevant frequently asked questions
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I have purchased a Multiple Check and I haven't used them all, why can't I do any more checks?
It is more than likely you have either registered your insurance, in which case any remaining checks will become void, or you have passed your 60 day time limit and your account has expired.
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If I purchase a multiple check and I do not wish to use them all can I get a refund?
No, a multiple check is so you can check UP TO 5 vehicles. Any unused checks are non-refundable.
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When does the 60 days start? When I register, purchase or when I check the first vehicle?
The 60 days start from the date of purchase of the AutoCheck.
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Can you buy a check over the phone?
This service is an online service only, so we are unable to carry out a check over the phone.
View a sample report
Here you can see an example report of an AutoCheck.
This will show you how your report will be presented to you once purchased.
Customer feedback
Thank goodness for AutoCheck! It saved me a 130 mile-round trip and stopped me buying a clocked, written off car. What a fantastic service
Robert (Birmingham)
The primary reason I chose AutoCheck was to make sure the car did not still have finance outstanding. I can't thank AutoCheck enough as, by choosing their report over others, I escaped inheriting a significant amount of debt held against the vehicle. Because of this I'd always recommend AutoCheck over other vehicle check providers.
Steve (Hampshire)






























