We will help you make a more informed choice when purchasing a car check giving you all the facts and comparing between the biggest providers like HPI, my car check and Experian each of these companies provide car checks in their own unique way.
Do you just want loads of free data well some of them provide more than others.
HPI check
HPI is the household name when it comes to vehicle checks, they was the first to do a HPI established in 1938 they have been here the longest and they hold a trademark on the term HPI check so no other company can use the term HPI Check
Checks stolen, insurance write off, outstanding finance, previous owners, scrapped, logbook check, valuation and mileage plus the MOT data and a few other interesting facts about your vehicle. They offer a £30,000 data guarantee so if they get something wrong you can still buy in confidence.
Checks start at £9.99 for a basic check which includes outstanding finance, stolen and insurance write-off but is missing a lot of basic data. You can also buy a HPI check for £19.99 which includes all data and the £30,000 guarantee
My Car Check
My Car Check was established in 2005 it quickly became one of the best car checks providing a free factsheet and multi check bundles. They also have regular promo codes so check back to see if there is any promo codes active
The factsheet which includes lots of free data like MOT, tax, valuations and some specification data in exchange of registering. They also provide one of the best value checks which they call the Basic check £1.99 for stolen, insurance write-off, previous owners, scrapped and for £9.99 you can get the comprehensive check which includes outstanding finance and a £30,000 guarantee
Experian AutoCheck
Experian’s AutoCheck checks outstanding finance, stolen, insurance write off, scrapped and more DVLA data. This check includes a £30,000 data guarantee and it costs £14.95 for 1 check and £19.95 for 5
Total Car Check
Total Car Check is one of the new players in the car data checks, they provide checks which include outstanding finance, stolen, insurance write off, scrapped and more DVLA data. The silver check costs £1.99 and includes only basic details if you want to check for outstanding finance, insurance write off then it will cost £8.99 they also provide bundles