Enter a registration to reveal essential details such as stolen status, outstanding finance, write-offs, ex-taxi use, and more. It’s fast, accurate, and gives you peace of mind before you buy.
Our car check service gathers verified data from official UK sources including the DVLA, DVSA, police records, and insurance databases. When you run a check, you’ll instantly see key facts that help you make an informed decision.
Our Gold Car Check provides over 50 verified data points and is backed by a £30,000 data guarantee, giving you total confidence before completing your purchase.
To see exactly what’s covered, view our sample Gold Car Check report.
A car check gives you verified information about a vehicle’s background, but it’s also important to inspect its condition in person.
Total Car Check is the only UK provider offering a free VIN check service, available after running your free initial check or via our dedicated VIN Check page.
For extra guidance, visit our Used Vehicle Buying Advice page to learn how to safely assess a car before you buy.
Your car check report is generated instantly — shown on-screen within seconds and emailed straight to you. It’s quick, reliable, and represents excellent value when you’re buying a vehicle worth thousands of pounds. With Total Car Check, you’ll know the key facts before you even arrange a viewing.
We’re proud to provide the most comprehensive free car check in the UK.
Alongside your free car check, we also offer free tools to support your car buying research, including our VIN check and Local Car Sales.
If you want complete visibility, upgrade to a Gold Car Check for the full report — covering over 50 data points, sourced directly from trusted UK databases, and protected by a £30,000 guarantee.
So, what are you waiting for? Start your journey today with a free car check and uncover the facts before you buy.
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Our free car check helps you uncover lots of useful information such as stolen vehicle status, road tax status, average mileage per year as well as 20+ free data fields.
If you'd like to find out everything there is to know, get a Gold Check before you purchase the vehicle you are looking at, for complete peace of mind.
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