Best car check UK — compare 2026 prices.

Compare UK vehicle history check providers: prices, data guarantees, and features. All prices checked 30 September 2026. Independent, factual comparison.

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Editorial disclosure

This comparison is published by CarVouch (one of the listed providers). All prices and features are taken from public sources (provider websites, published price lists) and were last checked on 30 September 2026. We do not claim superiority — this table presents facts for buyers to decide. Prices change frequently; check each provider's own site before purchase.

UK car check comparison table

Provider	Single check	Multi-pack	Guarantee	Finance	Stolen	Write-off	Salvage	MOT	AI advert scan
Experian AutoCheck	£7.99	5 for £16.99	£30,000	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	—
mycarcheck	£8.49	2 for £9.99	Not stated	✓	✓	✓	—	✓	—
CarVouch This site	£9.99	—	£20k	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Total Car Check	£9.99	3 for £14.99	£30,000	✓	✓	✓	—	✓	—
HPI Check	£19.99	3 for £29.99	£30,000	✓	✓	✓	—	✓	—
carVertical	£37.99	2 for £51.98	Report return	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	—

Prices checked 30 September 2026. Finance, stolen, write-off = Experian or HPI database. MOT = DVSA public data (free). Salvage = auction records (Copart, BCA, IAA). Multi-packs are valid 12–24 months from provider sites.

What to look for in a car check

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Price vs features

Cheapest is not always best. Check what data is included — some services charge extra for salvage or valuations.

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Data guarantee

Experian and HPI guarantee their data. If the check is wrong and you lose money, you can claim up to £20k–£30k.

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Salvage auction records

Hidden accident history is often revealed by salvage records. Only CarVouch and carVertical include this.

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AI advert analysis

CarVouch reads the advert text for red flags and contradictions. No other service offers this.

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MOT presentation

All services show MOT history, but some present it more clearly. Look for mileage timeline and failure reasons.

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Multi-packs

If you're buying multiple cars (trader, family fleet), multi-pack deals save money. Check expiry terms.

Best car check UK — FAQs

For finance, stolen and write-off data, Experian AutoCheck (£7.99) and mycarcheck (£8.49) are the cheapest. CarVouch (£9.99) adds salvage-auction records and AI advert analysis, which no other service includes. HPI Check (£19.99) is the most expensive for the same core data.

HPI and Experian are separate databases. Most UK car checks (Experian AutoCheck, CarVouch, Total Car Check) use Experian data. HPI Check uses its own database. Both are comprehensive and widely trusted, but Experian offers a range of reseller products at lower price points.

Yes. MOT history is free public data from DVSA. Every car check service includes it. Some present it more clearly than others, but the underlying data is identical.

carVertical focuses on imported vehicles and EU history. If you are buying a UK-market car that has never left the country, you are paying for data you do not need. For UK-only checks, Experian-based services (AutoCheck, CarVouch, Total Car Check) are better value.

CarVouch analyses the advert text for red flags: vague history claims, pressure language, contradictions with DVLA/MOT data, and missing service records. It then generates specific seller questions and a viewing checklist. No other UK car check offers this.

Yes. A car that passed through salvage may have hidden damage or a repaired write-off history. Salvage records reveal this, often with damage descriptions and auction photos. CarVouch and carVertical include salvage data; most others do not.

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