One Check
£9.49
One-off payment · no subscription
- Full vehicle history report
- Instant online access
- PDF emailed to you
Used car buying checklist
Check the car, the history and the seller before you pay.
Use this practical checklist to reduce the risk of finance, identity, condition and payment problems when buying a used car.
Instant UK vehicle lookup
Enter the number plate
Confirm the vehicle first. Choose a full report only when the details match.
✓ Secure Stripe checkout
✓ Instant online report
✓ PDF emailed to you
Before sending a deposit
- Confirm registration, VIN and V5C details
- Run a vehicle-history report
- Inspect the car in daylight when cold
- Review service history, MOTs and invoices
- Pay the verified seller using a traceable method
Buying guidance
A simple used-car buying process
Start with the registration and advert details, then compare the report with the vehicle and documents. Ask direct questions about finance, accident history, warning lights, faults, mileage and ownership.
Never let urgency replace verification. A professional seller should allow reasonable checks, an inspection and time to review the paperwork before payment.
Simple pricing
Pay for the checks you actually need
Unused pack credits stay available for 365 days.
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Three Checks
£24.99
£8.33 per report · save £3.48
- Full vehicle history report
- Instant online access
- PDF emailed to you
- Credits saved to My VINWise
Five Checks
£34.99
£7.00 per report · save £12.46
- Full vehicle history report
- Instant online access
- PDF emailed to you
- Credits saved to My VINWise
Report results depend on the records available from third-party data sources. VINWise is not affiliated with DVLA, DVSA or any government body.
Frequently asked
Before you run a check
What does a VINWise report check?+
Depending on the vehicle and available records, the report can include outstanding-finance indicators, stolen and write-off markers, MOT and mileage history, tax and identity details, plate or colour changes, keeper information and other supplied data.
Is this the same as an HPI Check?+
VINWise is an independent vehicle-history service and is not HPI. “HPI Check” is a protected brand name. VINWise provides its own independent report using records supplied by specialist vehicle-data providers.
How quickly will I receive the report?+
The online report is normally generated immediately after Stripe confirms payment. A PDF is then sent to the checkout email address. Provider or email delays can occasionally take longer.
Will a check guarantee the car is problem-free?+
No database can guarantee a vehicle has no hidden mechanical, documentary or historical issue. Use the report alongside the V5C, service history, seller evidence, physical inspection and an independent mechanical check.
What should I do when the report shows a warning?+
Pause the purchase. Ask the seller for written evidence, compare the VIN and documents, contact the relevant finance or insurance organisation where appropriate, and walk away if the explanation cannot be verified.
Can I check more than one car?+
Yes. Multi-check packs create the first report immediately and save unused checks to My VINWise. Sign in securely with the checkout email on any device to use credits and reopen reports.