Check my full car history

Uncover any hidden history of your car with hpi check®. Our full car history check is a vital tool when buying a used car and could save you from wasting thousands of pounds on a vehicle with a dodgy past.

A car history report from the only genuine hpi check® on the market

Accurate data and information backed by our £30,000 guarantee

Our full car history check provides 80+ data points to help you make an informed decision

What's included in a full car history check?

Check out a sample car history report to see everything that‘s included with hpi check®.

Has outstanding debt/finance	Has outstanding debt/finance Critical safety defect recalls	Mileage discrepancies*	MOT history
Common MOT failures	£30,000 data guarantee	If it's stolen	An insurance write-off
Write-off details	Number of previous owners	CO2	Vehicle tax info
Stolen logbook check*	Imported/exported	If it's recorded as scrapped	Market valuation*
Past/future values	Total cost of ownership	Full plate-change history	Estimated fuel cost

Can I get a free vehicle history search?

Check out our MOT history check for a free vehicle history lookup. It can show you reasons for your car failing previous MOTs and when it last passed.

It won’t provide other information about your vehicle, however, such as any outstanding finance or if it’s been stolen or written off. Get an instant hpi check® for the full picture.

Other vehicles may have been involved in an accident and repaired without being written off. Depending on what was damaged and how it was repaired, this could influence your ultimate decision to part with your money.

Look out for these signs that a car has had repairs and ask the seller for details if you spot them.

How much does a full car history check cost?

Our best-selling hpi check® is available from £19.99 – giving you a full car history check with over 80 data points.

If you want to get the full picture on multiple cars, you can save with our Multicheck package. This gives you three full checks for £29.99, saving 50% compared to buying individually. You’ll receive one immediate report and a voucher for two more that must be used within two years.

Our basic auto history report is available for £9.99. With this, you’ll receive information on your vehicle’s outstanding finance, if it’s stolen, and insurance write-off status among others. But you won’t get details on finance agreements, mileage discrepancies and many more potentially costly issues. You also won’t benefit from our £30,000 data guarantee with a basic check.

Why should I check my car history?

With a third of all cars that pass through our system having something to hide, why wouldn’t you check your car history?

1 in 3 cars we check has an active finance agreement against it. If you’re mis-sold a car that hasn’t been paid off, it could be repossessed.

1 in 4 cars has had its number plate changed. Often this is down to personalisation, but it could also be an attempt to conceal the vehicle’s past.

1 in 11 cars we check has a mileage discrepancy. If you buy a clocked car, it may not have as much road left to run as you’re paying for.

Over 100 cars are recorded as stolen on our database every day. Unwittingly buying a car involved in theft could lead to significant legal issues.

"Checking a used car's history is essential before purchasing. Many buyers are unaware that hidden issues, from outstanding finance to past write-offs, can turn a 'dream car' into a financial nightmare. With a proper history check, you're buying peace of mind, knowing there are no unpleasant surprises lurking. It's a quick step that protects your investment, saves you potential legal trouble, and ensures you're truly getting what you pay for."

Why choose an hpi check® car history report?

✔ Generations of experience: We’re closing in on a century of gathering data on vehicles and helping root out the facts from the fiction.

✔ The original and the best: hpi check® is a registered trademark and you can only get the real thing right here. Treat anyone else offering a car history report under that name for free with extreme caution.

✔ Support when you need it: Our data support team is available seven days a week if you need help with your hpi check®.

✔ The hpi Guarantee: We’re so confident in our data that we’ll provide up to £30,000 as a guarantee to cover financial losses due to the information in your hpi check®. Check the terms and conditions for full details.

✔ Trusted by millions: We help people steer clear of fraud and scams every single day. Check out some of our success stories below.

“I can't thank HPI check enough, they sorted everything out for me. The staff are all so polite and helpful. Thanks so much for all your help.

“When you are about to spend your hard earned money on a second hand car, this service is a 'must have'. It’s quick, gives you all the reassurance that you need when you buy your car. I would definitely recommend to any buyer.”

“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!”

“Very quick and accurate, also phoned me when I wasn’t convinced so nice of them to put a personnel touch rather than just using a computer, would definitely recommend.”

Buy smarter with a car safety recall check today

Don’t take any chances when purchasing a used car. A quick and easy safety recall check with hpi check® provides you with essential information to ensure your safety and peace of mind.

Visit our knowledge hub for more information on what to look out for when you buy a used car.