Car history checkers
Car history checkers
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Hightackle

Original Poster:

1 posts

15 months

Tuesday 25th March 2025
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Hi all.

Im about to buy a used car, do any of you use these history checkers? (Car Vertical etc) Are they worth it?

Thanks all

davek_964

11,058 posts

201 months

Tuesday 25th March 2025
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Do a search and find all the threads like : I bought a car, and now I've found out it was written off, what can I do, I know I should have done a check before I bought it etc etc.

Yes, they are worth it

Watchthis

578 posts

88 months

Tuesday 25th March 2025
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Vcheck is far cheaper than most and is very comprehensive depending on which report you choose

ZX10R NIN

30,320 posts

151 months

Tuesday 25th March 2025
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VCheck

Terzo123

4,704 posts

234 months

Tuesday 25th March 2025
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Avoid car-checking.com

They will sign you up for a subscription service without permission. The reviews online are scathing.

Auto810graphy

1,611 posts

118 months

Tuesday 25th March 2025
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Official HPI check and a basic V-Check will cover the bases.

Truckosaurus

13,102 posts

310 months

Wednesday 26th March 2025
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Indeed. Also do a free MoT check on the gov.uk site first as that will potentially highlight issues without having to spend a penny.

Tye Green

977 posts

135 months

Wednesday 26th March 2025
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definitely veto Carveto

Drive Blind

5,710 posts

203 months

Wednesday 26th March 2025
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i rate vcheck

checked a vehicle just the other day and it showed the salvage auction pics from 4 months ago where it had front and rear damage.