Vehicle History Guides
Plain-English UK buyer guides covering the risks a vehicle history check is built to catch.
Looking for service history guides instead? See service history guides.
Fundamentals
What is an HPI Check?
A plain-English UK guide to vehicle history checks: what they show, what they miss, and how much they cost.
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Buyer Protection
How to Spot a Clocked Car
Mileage fraud is on the rise. Use free MOT data to detect a clocked odometer in 60 seconds.
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Buyer Protection
Cat S vs Cat N: Write-Offs Explained
Insurance write-off categories A, B, C, D, S and N. What each means for safety, insurance and resale.
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Buyer Protection
Outstanding Finance on a Used Car
HP, PCP, conditional sale and logbook loans. How to check and what to do if a marker comes up.
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