VehicleSmart® Car Check: Your Ultimate Guide to Used Car Buying in the UK
Buying a used car, motorbike, or van in the UK? Don't risk it! VehicleSmart® Car Check, the UK's most popular car check app, trusted by over 3 million drivers, helps you make informed decisions. With over 91 million vehicle checks completed in 2023, we provide comprehensive vehicle history reports.
A free check reveals crucial information, including MOT status and mileage history, and alerts you to upcoming MOT and road tax expiry dates. However, for complete peace of mind, always get a full VehicleSmart® check before purchasing a used vehicle.
How it Works:
Simply enter a UK vehicle registration number, and VehicleSmart® instantly provides free DVLA MOT and tax data for all UK cars, motorbikes, vans, and HGVs. In seconds, you'll access:
- MOT status and history: Ensure the vehicle is roadworthy.
- Mileage analysis: Identify potential discrepancies.
- Road tax status: Check if road tax is current.
- Registration details: Last registered date, make, model, color, age, etc.
- Technical specifications: Engine size, fuel type, CO2 emissions, and more.
- ULEZ & CAZ compliance: Check for compliance with Ultra Low Emission Zones and Clean Air Zones.
Beyond the Basics: The Full VehicleSmart® Check
Found a used car on AutoTrader? Protect yourself with a full VehicleSmart® check (also known as an HPI check). Our comprehensive report reveals over 80 data points, including:
- Stolen vehicle status: Checked against police and insurance databases.
- Write-off and salvage history: Including photos of any damage.
- Outstanding finance: Uncover any outstanding HP or logbook loans.
- Import/export history: Identify vehicles brought in from overseas.
- VIC inspection details: (Where applicable)
- Plate and color changes: Track any modifications to the vehicle.
- Previous owners: Understand the vehicle's history.
- Model specifications: Detailed technical information.
- £30,000 data guarantee: We stand behind the accuracy of our information.
Manage Your Vehicles and Reminders:
Add your cars, bikes, and vans to your garage and receive timely reminders for MOTs, tax, insurance, servicing, and more!
Key Features:
- Free DVLA MOT & tax status
- Free DVSA MOT history (excluding Northern Ireland)
- Provenance checks (stolen, written off, financed, etc.)
- Police PNC stolen vehicle status
- ANPR technology integration
- Car insurance quotes (Powered by Confused.com)
- Breakdown quotes (AA and RAC)
- Road tax band and cost information (VED)
- Mileage analysis and insights
- Automatic MOT and tax reminders
- Reminders for insurance, breakdown, and servicing
- Multiple vehicle storage and management
- Customizable vehicle profiles with photos and nicknames
- Notes storage for tires, fluids, bulbs, and more
- PCP/lease mileage tracker
For Car Enthusiasts:
Dive deep into vehicle data, impressing your friends with knowledge of engine and gearbox specifics, performance stats, fuel economy (motorway & urban), tire pressure, BHP, chassis, and dimensions.
VehicleSmart® is the perfect companion for anyone using AutoTrader, Motorway, Carwow, or CarGuru apps and offers better value than HPI for vehicle history checks.
Contact Us: [email protected]
Trademarks: The VehicleSmart logo and the terms 'VehicleSmart' and 'Your Garage In Your Pocket' are registered trademarks in the UK.
Version 3.24.6 (Aug 14, 2024):
- Added a link to Motorway for vehicle valuations and selling.
- Updated the Products & Services page.
- Added additional month combos to the Lease/PCP mileage tracker.
- Fixed a bug with the mileage graph.
