Free vehicle check is important before buying a used vehicle. It helps protect you from scammers and fraudulent activities. CarDotCheck provides all important reports about the used vehicle and rest assured you can feel comfortable that all information is checked for accuracy.
How to check vehicle history with CarDotCheck?
To get a full vehicle check, enter the registration number of your vehicle in the search bar. It provides all necessary details about used vehicle such as MOT history, Chassis number, tax history, etc.
Why go for a vehicle history check?
A free vehicle check history shows important details about used vehicle which can help you decide. This check will help you make better decisions before buying any used vehicle.
Outstanding Finance- Find out the used vehicle’s financial status and other relevant information.
Insurance written off- Know if a vehicle has been written-off or not.
Stolen Check- Check if the vehicle is recorded as stolen in PNC (Police National Computer) along with MIAFTR count.
Scrapped Status- Find out if the used vehicle is scrapped or not.
Mileage history- Shows inconsistency if any, in the mileage records. It is recorded during the MOT test.
Keeper History- Get Keeper details of the used car, the last date for handover of the car and such.
MOT History- Find out if the vehicle passed the test or not and lookout for advisories.
Number Plate changes- Learn about number plate changes and the respective dates on which they were done.
Vin Check- Check the authenticity of the reg number.
Engine check- Find and verify the engine number with the vehicle’s logbook, through the last 5 numbers that are provided in the Prime Check.
Car Valuation- Find out the market valuation of the used car and buy/sell more effectively.
What would happen if you buy or sell a vehicle with outstanding finance?
Outstanding finance occurs when the previous owner still owes money on the vehicle but sells it. Selling an outstanding finance vehicle is illegal, and you can be sued for scamming (never sell a vehicle without giving prior information about the used car’s financial status).
If you have bought a vehicle with outstanding finance unknowingly, you might have a chance to file for a legal case, but most of the times, if the finance has not been paid, then the agency has all the rights to reclaim the car since you are not the legal owner.
It is illegal to sell a car with outstanding finance. If you want to sell a car, it is better to get a settlement amount from the finance company, and take responsibility for the finance of the vehicle or work-out a deal with the customer that benefits your sale keeping in mind the asking price.
90% of used vehicles are sold with outstanding Finance. It is better to get a vehicle history check beforehand.
Enter the registration number of your vehicle and get an outstanding finance check shows your vehicle has finance or not. If the vehicle has outstanding finance, this check shows the finance company details of the vehicle.
How to know if a bike is stolen?
Before buying a bike, it is important to check if bike is stolen. Because if you end up buying a stolen bike, police will seize the bike and return it to the legal owner, this will result in you losing your money as well.
Enter the bike registration number in the search field to check if a motorbike is stolen or not. If the report says the bike is stolen, it also shows the date of theft and police information. Stolen bike history is collected from Police National computer (PNC). If you buy a used bike, it is essential to verify the logbook count. You don’t buy a bike without a logbook verification, also check the last 5 digits of the VIN number to ensure its authenticity.