Has it been damaged?
Our Damage check turns up damage records on more than 4 in 10 vehicles. On average, that’s around £3,750 in repairs.
No VIN yet? No problem
You don’t need a VIN to leave no car unchecked. Choose your bundle today and check or compare any vehicle's history whenever you're ready – your unused reports won't expire for 6 months.
Your full history report may include:
Records of outstanding finance or other legal issues
Past photos, damage, and service records (if available)
Recorded mileage, ownership, theft, and commercial use history
No data found? Your report will be returned automatically
Hear from people like you
See why 4.5+ million people use carVertical to find the right car faster:
The car I intended to buy didn't have 42,000 km – six months earlier it already had 155,000. Best money I ever spent.
Carlo
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I checked two cars and was surprised to find how much damage they had. I saved about €7,000.
Aurel
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I walked away from two vehicles that had been through bodywork repairs.
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Leave no fact unchecked
A history report costs far less than getting even one of them wrong.
Is the mileage real?
Our Mileage check finds vehicles that have driven far more than the odometer shows – by over 51,000 mi, on average. You pay for a younger vehicle, and drive away in an older one.
Check for unpaid fines
Someone else's financial problems are not your burden. Reveal if the vehicle is tied to loans, debts, or legal disputes.
Could you lose it later?
We check the VIN against stolen vehicle records. If it’s been reported stolen, it can be taken back, whatever you paid for it.
What happened before it was listed?
The Timeline feature puts available records in date order, so you can see what happened shortly before the vehicle was put up for sale.
Is the price fair?
Our market price data shows what similar vehicles sell for. Too high and you're overpaying. Unexpectedly low, and it’s worth asking why.
Data from 1000+ global sources
Our car history reports are built using data from over 1000 international sources, including national vehicle registries, insurance companies, law enforcement agencies, official garages, and other trusted institutions.
By checking multiple sources, we help surface records that can affect a car’s value, legal status, or condition – and present them in one clear, easy-to-read report.
Each report requires paid access to these databases, which is why reports aren’t available for free. If something in your report doesn’t look right, our is here to help.