Understand its past owners, MOT and mileage patterns, finance history, insurance write-offs, and ex-taxi use before you buy. Our Gold Check has been rated Auto Express Best Buy for 5 years running and has over 60,000 reviews averaging 4.9
Our car history check service gathers verified data from UK authorities and trusted sources including the DVLA, DVSA, police, and insurance databases. This helps you make an informed decision before purchasing a used vehicle.
Upgrade to a Gold History Check for over 50 verified data points backed by a £30,000 data guarantee. See exactly what’s included in our sample Gold Car Check report.
A car history check provides key insights into a vehicle’s background, helping you make a confident purchase, but it cannot replace a hands-on physical inspection.
Total Car Check is the only UK provider offering a free VIN Check service alongside full history reports. For guidance, see our Used Vehicle Buying Advice page.
Reports are generated instantly and emailed directly to you. You’ll get a complete vehicle history within seconds, giving you the confidence to buy safely and avoid costly surprises.
We provide the most detailed free car history report in the UK.
We also offer free tools to support your car buying research which you can access in our reports including the VIN check and Local Car Sales search.
For full insight, upgrade to a Gold History Check covering over 50 verified data points, all backed by a £30,000 data guarantee.
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Total Car Check was the first vehicle history check provider in the UK to provide a free stolen car check. Our mission is to protect car buyers and therefore we aim to include as much data as we can in our free initial check. We have been operating for over 10 years and our checks have won multiple awards for their accuracy and value.
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