Get an instant car history check
Official, accurate & up to date UK car history information from HPI®
1 in 3 cars we check has a hidden history
1 in 3 cars we check is still on finance
We identify 109 cars per day that are currently stolen
2205 cars per day are uncovered as insurance write-offs
HPI Check® - The car history check you can trust
Probably the best car history check in the UK
- Our check provides you with more information about the history of the car you’re looking to buy than any other history check.
- We use the most reliable data sources available along with the latest technology and processes to make sure the information we provide is the most accurate and up-to date possible. The accuracy of the data we provide is guaranteed up to £30,000 for your peace of mind.
- HPI® created the Car History Check more than 88 years ago. Protecting car buyers is our thing! We have more expertise and experience in this industry than any other car history check company.
- Our highly experienced team provide expert advice 7 days a week.
More than 80 important information points
Our vehicle check will provide you with more than 80 valuable data points about the history of the car, including but not limited to:
Has the car been reported as currently stolen with the Police?
Find out moreHas the car been involved in an accident and been too badly damaged to be repaired?
Find out moreDoes the car have an active loan or finance agreement against it?
Find out moreVerify the number of previous owners recorded with DVLA
Find out moreHas the DVLA marked the car as scrapped?
Find out moreCheck the logbook matches the car and that it’s the most recent issue.
Find out moreIs the mileage correct? Could the car have been clocked?
* Mileage provided where available
Find out moreHow many number plate changes has the car had and are there any issues registered on previous plates?
Find out moreHas the car been imported or exported?
Find out moreOur car check now has Safety Recall Data!
Our car check is the quickest and simplest way to check if a manufacturer has recalled a vehicle due to a critical safety defect
The UK’s only hassle free car checker with an optional recall check that provides information on a specific vehicle using the vehicle’s number plate alone
How our vehicle checks work
Enter the reg number into our vehicle checker so we can identify the car
Get your instant HPI Check report and reveal the car’s true history
Activate our guarantee by entering the chassis number (VIN) and logbook (V5C) details
Why you need a Car History Check
A hidden past?
1 in 3 cars we check has something to hide. From being reported stolen to being clocked.
Rightful owner?
1 in 3 cars we check has an outstanding finance or loan agreement against it and more than 53 per day are identified as stolen.
False identity?
1 in 5 cars has had a number plate changed. There are also 200,000 stolen logbooks in circulation.
Correct mileage?
1 in 14 cars we check has an issue with its recorded mileage meaning it may have been clocked.
Safe to Drive?
We identify 2,001 cars per day that have been written off by an insurance company.
The vehicle history check from HPI® offers protection against all these risks and more
HPI Check® - What our customers say
An essential service, efficiently delivered
“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!”
Mr Tom Chubb
Faultless!!
“Absolutely awesome service! Polite professional people who do their utmost to ensure you are protected from sinister element out there. Recommend using HPI to anyone with service second to none.”
Nicky
Amazing
“Excellent, friendly service. Highly recommended. Gave me absolute peace of mind when buying my new car.”
Matt Mason
Comprehensive, quick and reassuringly helpful.
“I just needed a bit of reassurance that the car I was buying was indeed what it said in the ad. Initially the report I had back from HPI said there was HP outstanding but by following the advice and calling the finance company, I was pleased that this had indeed been cleared.”
Chris Guscott
Best in the Business
88 Years CHECKING VEHICLE HISTORIES
More experience and expertise than any other car history check.
£30,000 data guarantee*
The accuracy of the data we provide is guaranteed up to £30,000.
“You should do an HPI check before you hand over your payment”
“Vehicle history & valuation provider of the year 2024”
“Getting an HPI check can prevent you being conned by a dodgy used car”