FREE hpi car valuation

Buying or selling a used car? Get an instant and unbiased valuation with the official hpi check® car valuation tool. Understand the true market value and negotiate with confidence.

Estimated values for trade-ins, private sales and more

Get info on depreciation and running costs too – for free!

Get a full hpi check® for 80+ insights

What's included with an hpi car valuation?

Our free tool provides you with an accurate estimate of a used car’s worth. Thanks to industry-leading data from hpi and CAP Automotive, you can quickly understand its market value to help you set the right asking price or negotiate a better deal.

A car valuation check gives you key insights into its potential value:

✔ Estimated market values: Understand the typical price for private sales, trade-ins, and forecourt listings. This helps you gauge a fair price, whether buying or selling.

✔ Depreciation insights: Get an idea of how the car’s value has changed over time and potential future depreciation, helping you make informed long-term decisions.

✔ Running cost estimates: See estimated costs for fuel, tax, servicing and maintenance, giving you a fuller picture of ownership expenses. We’ll break this down per year, month and even mile.

How to use the hpi car valuation tool

1. Enter the vehicle registration number

2. Provide a few basic details (we’ll send your valuation to your email)

3. You’ll instantly receive an estimated valuation of the car in your inbox

4. Create an account and you can store all your hpi documents in one place

Why get a car valuation car check?

✔ Negotiate with confidence: Knowing the accurate market value empowers you to avoid falling for an inflated price tag.

✔ Avoid underselling: Our unbiased valuations, based on extensive data, help you understand the fair price range. Arm yourself with the knowledge to beat tyre-kickers.

✔ Plan for future costs: Understanding potential depreciation and running costs allows you to budget effectively for the overall cost of ownership.

Whether you're selling your car or eyeing up your next one, knowing its real market value puts you in the driving seat from the start. hpi's free car valuation is powered by trusted industry data – not guesswork – so you get an honest, unbiased view of what a vehicle's really worth. It means you can sell confidently or negotiate to buy without second-guessing yourself. Plus, we'll show you running costs and depreciation data too, so you've got the full picture before you even pop the bonnet.

Where does the data come from?

In 2015, hpi joined forces with market leaders CAP Automotive to benefit from more than 30 years of experience in supplying dealers and motoring experts with the industry’s benchmark for used car prices. A CAP hpi car valuation is one you can trust.

All of our used car values are accurate and fair, providing you with an honest car valuation that you can trust. Since 1979, we’ve collated millions of pieces of data on used car values. Plus, we don’t buy or sell cars, meaning the value we provide is always unbiased, objective and fair.

Get even more with a full hpi check®

While our free valuation gives you a strong understanding of a car’s worth, a full hpi check® provides crucial background information that can significantly impact its actual value and your peace of mind.

A full hpi check® includes the free car valuation plus essential checks such as:

✔ Outstanding finance: Ensure you won’t be liable for previous owners’ debts.

✔ Accident history: Understand if the car has been in any major collisions.

✔ Stolen vehicle check: If your car is on the police’s database as stolen, it might not be yours for long.

✔ Vehicle identity check: Confirm the car’s details match official records and you’re not buying a cloned car.

✔ Mileage discrepancies: Detect potential “clocking” or manipulation that might mask the car’s true condition.

✔ Write-off history: Know if the car has previously been damaged enough to be declared an insurance write-off.

✔ Full MOT history: Review all previous MOT tests, advisory notes and failures.

…plus many more data points, all backed by our £30,000 data guarantee. View a sample report to understand what to expect.

hpi check® - The car check trusted by millions

“Saw the car I wanted, checked the car through your website, and how relieved I was that I did check its history. It was an insurance write-off, and the mileage was incorrect. Saved me from a very bad situation, and having a conman making my life a misery. Money well spent. Thanks”

“We used HPI check because we trusted their information on a used car that we wanted to purchase. In the world of used cars this proved to be invaluable advice, we would recommend anyone thinking of buying a quality used car to use this service.”

“Using HPI Check is, for me, an essential part of buying a car. Unlike some other aspects of buying a car, this one is straightforward, quick, and given the potential should things not be in order, it is excellent value for money. It also means that I trust the many other offers that come through HPI Check. Excellent!”

“Informative and accurate. Good service.”

Why choose an hpi car valuation check?

✔ Trusted by millions: We’ve been helping motorists for over 80 years, and we’re the only provider of the genuine hpi check®.

✔ Instant access: On your way to see a used car? Fielding enquiries from people interested in yours? You can get your valuation report in less than 60 seconds.

✔ UK-based support team: Want to know more about hpi check® reports? Our team are available seven days a week.

✔ Store your details: If you’re checking multiple cars, create an account quickly and easily to store all the details you need in one place.

Get your free car valuation today

Understand the true value of your potential next car. Enter your registration number now for a free, instant valuation. Visit our knowledge hub for more handy hints and tips if you’re buying or selling a used vehicle.