What we offer
Find out what the risks of buying a second hand car are, and how AutoCheck can help.
What are the risks of buying a second hand car?
Outstanding finance
1 in 4 cars we check still have outstanding finance: the finance company could seize the car.
Insurance write offs
1 in 8 cars we check is an insurance write off: the car may not be safe to drive - or may belong to an insurance company.
Reported as Stolen
160,000 cars are stolen ever year - even if you buy it innocently, it remains the property of the original owner.
Third-party trace
190,000 cars are subject to a third-party trace which means an insurer, finance company or even the police are urgently trying to track it down.How does AutoCheck help you?
AutoCheck protects you from buying cars that are written off or which someone else owns or has a claim on:
You enter the car's registration plate.
We run 26 checks - AutoCheck is a comprehesive check and carries out searches for finance agreements.
You get the results straightaway. We'll tell you what to do next, what questions to ask - and whether you should go ahead or walk away.
We guarantee the report. Mistakes in the data we receive from insurers and the police are extremely rare - but we provide data insurance of up to £30,000 in case of errors.
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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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.
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When do I get my check?
You report appears as soon as you have successfully made your purchase. The results are instant.
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How much does the data check insurance cost?
There is no extra charge for the data insurance, it is included in the cost of your check.
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)
