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A car history check is probably most commonly referred to as a HPI check, HPI being the registered trade mark of the oldest operating car data check company, it originally stood for Hire Purchase Investigations. However in the UK today there are other companies also offering vehicle history checks under various names but the purpose is the same to reveal any adverse history data of a vehicle before you buy it. Here you can compare the content and cost of all the major used car history check providers, select and get one instantly online.
You can obtain a used vehicle history check on any UK DVLA registered vehicle commercial or private i.e. lorry, bus, van, car, motorbike, scooter, moped etc. With 1 in 3 checked showing some form of adverse history you must perform a history check first before buying any used vehicle, so don't get caught...check before you buy!
1 Years facts..450,000 written off that's 1 in 12...400,000 stolen only 1 in 4 are recovered..2 out of 3 bought on finance ....1.7 million vehicle related thefts one car is stolen every 2 minutes in the UK and one is broken into every 25 seconds ... nearly 4,000 vehicle accidents a week billions of £'s paid out in damage claims...
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car data check Insurance loss, Outstanding finance, DVLA data, Previous keepers & last change, Colour change, Police stolen, Registration plate transfer, Imported, High risk register, Mileage check, Sample report, Guarantee, Multi check discount £19.99
Auto Check, from Experian, perform a comprehensive car data check which includes a finance check and guarantee. They also offer a multi check discount, 5 checks for £24.99 very handy if you are choosing between a number of cars. Visit site or Check now

aa car data check

 Insurance loss, Outstanding finance, DVLA data, Previous keepers & last change, Colour change, Police stolen, Registration plate transfer, Imported, High risk register, Mileage check, Valuation, Sample report, Guarantee £25.00
The AA car data check covers all the main elements and also gives a valuation. Price currently reduced from £39 to £29 when you buy online and a further £4 reduction for AA members to £25     **now £25 for non-members as well** Visit site or Check now
hpi car history check Insurance loss, Outstanding finance, DVLA data, Previous keepers & last change, Colour change, Police stolen, Registration plate transfer, Imported, High risk register, MOT number, Mileage check, Valuation, Sample report, Guarantee £19.99
HPI the market leader of used vehicle history checks.  A comprehensive car check which includes a free comprehensive 7 day driveaway vehicle insurance* from Norwich Union.  Sorry we currently cannot offer a direct link for HPI history checks  
vehicle check Insurance loss, DVLA data, Previous keepers & last change, Colour change, Police stolen, Registration plate transfer, Imported,  Valuation, Sample report, Guarantee, Stolen recovered from £3.95
My Car Check offers 3 different check options, Classic, Gold & Platinum, all offering excellent value with many unique elements included such as a stolen & recovered check and all now carry a guarantee. Full details from their site... Visit site or Check now
bike history check Insurance loss, Outstanding finance, DVLA data, Previous keepers & last change, Colour change, Police stolen, Registration plate transfer, Imported, High risk register, Mileage check, Sample report, Guarantee, Multi check discount £19.99
 Check A Bike is the only history check specifically for motorbike's and uses MCIA (Motor Cycle Industry Association) data as part of the standard history check as well checking all the other major elements. Multi check discount offered. Visit site or Check now
RAC car data check Insurance loss, Outstanding finance, DVLA data, Previous keepers & last change, Colour change, Police stolen, Registration plate transfer, Imported, High risk register, MOT number, Mileage check, Sample report, Guarantee, Multi check discount normally £24.99
The RAC car data check is powered by HPI both being part of the Aviva group. They do offer a multi check discount and special prices periodically.      Sorry we currently cannot offer a direct link to the RAC history check page.  
vehicle check Insurance loss, Outstanding finance, DVLA data, Previous keepers & last change, Colour change, Police stolen, Registration plate transfer, Imported, High risk register, Mileage check, Valuation, Sample report, Guarantee, Multi check discount £24.99
AutoTrader's vehicle check is a comprehensive used car data check and if the vehicle you check shows a adverse history, vehicle check will perform any subsequent vehicle checks free of charge until you find a vehicle that hasn't. Visit site or Check now
Car check Insurance loss, Outstanding finance, DVLA data, Previous keepers & last change, Colour change, Police stolen, Registration plate transfer,  High risk register, Mileage check, Valuation, Sample report, Guarantee, Multi check discount £6.99
Ebay offer 1 check for £6.99 or 3 checks for £13.99 very competitive but is only available when purchasing a vehicle through the ebay motors site but with 100,000's of vehicles on offer it may be worth a look. Visit site
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* Please note providers may change elements and or costs of there services without notice *

Important information: When you receive your history check you should check the numbers/details against those on the actual vehicle as well as the registration documents...do not take things as read!! a Vehicle Data Check cannot tell you If a vehicle has been cloned ie baring false Vehicle Registration Marks(VRM) or Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) so check the document details against the numbers/details on the actual vehicle.

Do not be caught by sites offering a free car check: Car data check providers need access to various databases including DVLA, insurance history, finance, national police computer, national mileage register etc. some require a license all are expensive to access and maintain this is why there is a charge for a car history check.

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