Essential vehicle-history guides
Start with our established guides to some of the most important used-car checks.
Choosing a Vehicle History Check
Understand what a useful vehicle-history report should include before buying a used car.
Buyer guideOutstanding Finance Guide
Learn why outstanding vehicle finance matters and what buyers should verify.
Buyer guideUsed-Car Mileage Guide
Understand mileage histories, discrepancies and possible data-entry anomalies.
Buyer guideInsurance Write-Off Guide
Learn about insurance write-off history and Categories A, B, S and N.
Latest vehicle buying articles
More information for UK motorists researching a used vehicle before purchase.
HPI Check Login: Access Your Vehicle Reports
HPI Check login guide: learn how to sign in to your HPI Check Scotland account, access previous vehicle history reports, and fix common login issues. Get.
Published 8 September 2026 Latest articleHow to Check Used Car Write Off History by Reg
Learn how to check used car write off history by registration number. Understand insurance write-off categories and buy with confidence. Start your check.
Published 8 September 2026 Latest articleIs a Vehicle History Report Worth the Cost? (2026 Review)
Is a vehicle history report worth the cost? We examine what a check covers, the risks of skipping one, and when the price is justified. Find out here.
Published 5 September 2026 Latest articleBest Vehicle Check for Traders: 2026 Guide
Vehicle check for traders: Compare vehicle check services for motor traders. Find bulk options, outstanding finance checks, instant reports and trade.
Published 5 September 2026 Latest articleHow to Check Car Finance Status: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to check car finance status before buying. Discover multiple methods, what to look for, and why it matters. Find out today.
Published 4 September 2026 Latest articleGet Instant Car History Report: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to get an instant car history report in minutes. Check outstanding finance, write-off status, MOT and mileage before buying used.
Published 4 September 2026 Latest articleHow to Verify Vehicle Mileage History Before Buying
Learn how to verify vehicle mileage history before buying a used car. Discover methods to spot odometer fraud and check MOT records. Start checking today.
Published 4 September 2026 Latest articleBest Used Cars for Value Retention in 2026
Learn what helps used cars retain value in 2026, how UK market trends affect depreciation, and which history checks to make before buying.
Published 31 August 2026 Latest articleIs a Vehicle History Report Accurate? What to Know
How accurate is a vehicle history report? Learn what a check can reveal, where data limitations arise, and how to use the results before buying a used car.
Published 30 August 2026 Latest articleWhat Is the 50% Rule on Car Finance?
What is the 50% rule on car finance? Learn how voluntary termination works for HP and PCP, when you can use it and what you may still have to pay.
Published 30 August 2026 Latest articleHow to Check for Outstanding Finance on a Car
Learn how to check a used car for outstanding finance, what a finance marker means and what evidence to obtain before buying in the UK.
Published 30 August 2026 Latest articleAre Second Hand Car Prices Falling in the UK?
Second hand car prices in the UK are shifting. Find out what's driving changes, the best time to buy, and how to check used car value before you commit.
Published 29 August 2026Check a vehicle before you buy
Enter a UK registration to view the available vehicle information and choose the report that suits you.
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