Car Logbook Check
A fraudulent or missing logbook could indicate hidden issues with the vehicle, including previous theft, outstanding finance or a hidden write-off.
With over 200,000 stolen logbooks in circulation in the UK, use our trusted vehicle logbook check today to confirm your car’s details and protect yourself from fraud.
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What's included in a vehicle logbook check?
Our car logbook check service helps you ensure a V5C logbook you’re presented with is authentic and not flagged as stolen or counterfeit.
With hpi check®, you’ll get:
✔ V5C logbook verification: Confirm that the logbook details match the car you’re viewing and the official DVLA database.
✔ Stolen logbook check: Detect if the logbook has been reported stolen – criminals use stolen logbooks to disguise fraudulent vehicle sales.
✔ Confirm vehicle DI: Check the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), engine number and registration details to ensure they match the logbook.
✔ Outstanding finance & write-off history: If the car has outstanding finance or has been previously written off, the logbook might not tell the full story. Our check ensures full transparency.
✔ Additional checks: A full hpi check® also includes reports on mileage discrepancies, theft records, number plate changes and more.
How much does it cost to check my logbook?
A full vehicle logbook check is included with our full hpi check® package, costing £19.99. This provides you with a detailed vehicle history report covering over 80 critical data points.
If you’re reviewing multiple vehicles, our MultiCheck package lets you check three vehicles for £29.99, offering a 50% discount compared to individual checks.
We offer a basic vehicle check for £9.99, however, this does not include a car logbook check. You also won’t benefit from our £30,000 data guarantee.
Why should I run a vehicle logbook check?
Checking a car logbook is crucial when buying a used vehicle. Purchasing a car with the wrong logbook increases your risk of:
✔ Legal issues: If you unknowingly purchase a car with a stolen V5C logbook, the vehicle could be seized by the police.
✔ Financial loss: A fake logbook can hide the fact that the car is still under a finance agreement, and the lender has the right to repossess it.
✔ Falling for fraud: A dodgy logbook may hide car clocking, falsified ownership history or previous structural damage.
A vehicle logbook check helps you verify that the car’s documentation is genuine and its stated history is trustworthy before you commit to a purchase.
Why choose an hpi car logbook check?
For checking a vehicle’s logbook and much more, hpi check® provides the most comprehensive and reliable service:
✔ Direct access to official records: We’re the only provider of the authentic hpi check® and our car logbook check cross-references DVLA data for absolute accuracy.
✔ £30,000 data guarantee: We back our information to protect you from financial loss.
✔ Full vehicle verification: Our full reports contain more than 80 data points about millions of cars on UK roads. A car logbook check is just one of them. View a sample report to understand what you can expect.
✔ Trusted by millions: We’ve been helping UK drivers avoid fraud and vehicle scams for over 80 years.
✔ UK-based support team: Contact us to get expert assistance seven days a week.
Don’t take risks with fake or stolen logbooks – trust hpi check® for accurate verification.
Check my car logbook with hpi check®
Ensure the V5C logbook of any used vehicle is authentic before you buy. A quick car logbook check with us can protect you from fraud, hidden risks, legal trouble and a considerable financial headache.
Enter the registration number below and get your hpi check® report instantly. Read more tips on beating scams in our knowledge hub.
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