Check if a vehicle is stolen

Ensure the next vehicle you purchase is safe and secure by checking if it’s been reported stolen. With hpi check®, you can quickly find out if a car, van or motorbike is listed as stolen, protecting you from potential legal issues and financial loss.

Access data from the UK’s most comprehensive stolen car database

Backed by our £30,000 data guarantee for complete peace of mind

Customer support available seven days a week for any assistance

Includes over 80 data points with our full hpi check® report

What's included in a car theft check?

Our car theft check provides you with critical information to ensure you’re not purchasing a stolen vehicle. See a sample hpi check® report to understand the level of detail we offer.

✔ Stolen vehicle status: Find out instantly if a car, bike or van is recorded as stolen on the Police National Computer.

✔ Stolen logbook check: There are an estimated 200,000 stolen logbooks currently in circulation. Check you’re not buying a vehicle that someone else has too much information on.

✔ Exported vehicle check: If a vehicle is listed for sale but also registered as having been taken out of the country, you won’t be able to insure it.

✔ Full vehicle identification: Verify the vehicle’s details, including make, model, colour and VIN, to ensure they match official records.

✔ Additional checks: With our full hpi check®, you’ll also receive information on outstanding finance, write-off status, mileage discrepancies and much more.

How much to check if a vehicle is stolen?

A full hpi check® costs £19.99 and includes a thorough car theft check along with over 80 critical data points about the vehicle’s history. This comprehensive report ensures you have all the information you need to make a confident purchase.

If you’re considering multiple vehicles, our Multicheck package offers three full checks for £29.99, saving you 50% compared to buying individually. You’ll receive one immediate report and two vouchers to use within two years.

For a basic stolen car database check, our £9.99 option will tell you if the vehicle is currently reported stolen. However, this package does not include our £30,000 data guarantee or the additional details provided in the full report, such as a stolen logbook check.

Why should I check if a vehicle is stolen?

Purchasing a stolen vehicle can lead to severe legal repercussions and financial loss. The vehicle will be seized by the police once they track it down. Even if you buy in good faith, you could be left without the car and out of pocket too.

If you discover that you’ve bought a car that has been stolen, report it to the police immediately. There are steps you can take to try to get your money back, although it can be a long process. A simple car theft check can save you from these risks in just a few seconds.

Did you know?

✔ Over 100 vehicles are recorded as stolen on our database every day. Without a proper check, you could unknowingly purchase one of them.

✔ Buying a stolen vehicle can result in you losing both the vehicle and the money you paid for it. The rightful owner or insurance company has the legal right to reclaim the vehicle.

Vehicle safety recalls are more common than you think! In a typical year, more than 1 million cars are affected by a recall, with over 150 recalls issued. Since the start of 2014, pretty much every major car maker in the UK has issued some kind of recall.

Why choose the hpi check® stolen car database?

When it comes to safeguarding your vehicle purchase, hpi check® offers unparalleled reliability and comprehensive data:

✔ Unrivalled experience: We’ve been using police data to help others avoid fraud since the 1940s. We’re the trusted source for vehicle history checks in the UK, with our experience stretching back even further.

✔ Exclusive access to police records: Our stolen car database is linked directly to the Police National Computer, ensuring up-to-date and accurate information.

✔ Genuine hpi check®: We’re the only provider of the authentic hpi check®, so beware of others offering free or cheap alternatives in our name.

✔ Data guarantee: We stand by the information we provide and offer a £30,000 guarantee to protect you against any financial loss due to inaccuracies.

✔ UK support team: You can contact us seven days a week for help with your report.

✔ Millions helped avoid scams: Over many decades, we’ve helped millions of people fight fraud. See 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.”

Avoid a costly mistake with a car theft check

Don’t risk your hard-earned money on a vehicle that could be seized from you. A quick and simple car theft check with hpi check® can safeguard you from becoming a victim of vehicle fraud. Check if your vehicle is stolen now and make an informed decision before you buy. Our knowledge hub has more info on motoring fraud and general driving tips.