CarBuyerIQ vehicle check
Check the car, not just the advert
One in three used cars hides something, outstanding finance, a write-off record, a stolen marker or a wound-back odometer. Find out before you hand over any money.
Full report £14.99 · no subscription required
What your check covers
Outstanding finance
Is there money still owed on this car? If there is, the finance company can legally repossess it from you.
Insurance write-off
Category A, B, S or N markers, what happened, when, and whether it was ever properly repaired.
Stolen vehicle check
Cross-referenced against the Police National Computer stolen vehicle register.
Keeper history
How many owners, how long each kept it, and whether the plate has ever been changed.
Mileage verification
Every recorded odometer reading checked for anomalies that point to clocking.
Market valuation
What the car is actually worth right now, trade, private and retail.
Full MOT intelligence
Every test, advisory and defect, plus a prediction of what the next MOT will cost.
Running cost forecast
Fuel, tax, insurance group and expected maintenance for this exact specification.
AI buying advice
A plain-English verdict on whether to buy, what to offer, and what to walk away from.
How we compare
The finance, write-off and stolen data is the same industry data everyone uses. The difference is what we do with it.
| CarBuyerIQ | HPI Check | Total Car Check | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance, write-off & stolen | |||
| Keeper & plate history | |||
| Market valuation | — | ||
| Full MOT history analysis | — | — | |
| Next MOT cost prediction | — | — | |
| Running cost forecast | — | — | |
| AI verdict & negotiation advice | — | — |
Competitor features as advertised at time of writing. Prices and inclusions change, always check before buying.
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