For dealer, auction and private purchases

Vehicle insights tailored to how you're buying.See its history, likely repairs, true cost, and how its price compares with similar cars. Buying at auction? Ralph also calculates your maximum bid.

Or run a free check first with any registration or VIN. Full MOT and mileage history, no sign-up.

  • Vehicle history
  • Accident & condition
  • Repair breakdown
  • Maximum bid
Comparing a few cars?Ralph can compare up to six cars side by side using public records.Compare for freeNeed only specific checks?Enter a registration or VIN and build a report with only the evidence you select.Build Your Report

What does a check cost?

Choose your buying pathway, then the evidence you need. No subscription.

How are you buying?

Check the dealer’s advert, judge the asking price and prepare to negotiate.

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Free Check

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  • Vehicle identity and available MOT history
  • Recorded mileage and advisory patterns
  • What to check in the dealer’s paperwork
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Custom Check

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  • Pick history, valuation or advert checks
  • Choose evidence for your negotiation
  • See the credit total before you run it
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25 credits

Premium Check

£9.99

25-credit pack · one Premium Check

  • Finance, stolen and write-off records
  • Licensed valuation, when available
  • Dealer price and negotiation guidance
  • Buying recommendation and 20 report questions
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See the evidence before you choose

Illustrative UK reports and a viewing checklist. Samples are not live checks on cars for sale.

Buying from a dealer

History, seller claims and questions for your viewing.

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Bidding at auction

Repair allowances, fees, transport and your maximum bid.

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Preparing for a viewing

A checklist for records, documents and condition clues.

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Read buying guides and provider comparisons

Questions

The short ones are here. For anything else, ask Ralph below.