Vehicle history checks
What vehicle records can tell you, and where their limits lie.
How Fault Is Decided in a Car Accident in the UK
Insurers decide fault on evidence, not on who shouts loudest at the roadside. Here is how they decide, and why so many claims end up split 50/50.
17 October 2026
Catalytic Converter Theft: Used Car Buyer Checks
Thieves take a catalytic converter in under two minutes. Buy a car with a cheap replacement fitted and the emissions failure lands on you.
13 October 2026
Hit and Run in the UK: What to Do Next
A driver hits your car and keeps going. What you do in the first hour decides whether anyone pays for the damage, including whether you claim at all.
8 October 2026
Dash Cam Footage as Evidence in the UK
Dash cam footage can win an insurance claim or put a dangerous driver in court. Most clips are useless because of how they were saved and sent.
3 October 2026
Keyless Car Theft: How Relay Attacks Work
Two people, two boxes, under a minute, and no damage to the car. Keyless theft leaves nothing for an insurer to look at, which is the problem.
24 September 2026
What Is a Q Plate and Should You Buy One?
A Q registration means the DVLA could not establish what the vehicle is or when it was built. That is a bigger problem than it sounds.
12 September 2026
Is There a Bad Drivers Database in the UK?
People look for a bad drivers database every day. It does not exist in the UK, and the reason why changes what you should be checking instead.
19 August 2026
How to Check a Used Van's History Before Buying
A van hides its history better than any car. Ply lining covers the damage and the mileage means nothing. Here is how to check a used van properly.
13 August 2026
How to Check for Bad Drivers Before Buying a Car
You cannot check a driver in the UK. You can check what they did to the car, and that record is public. Here is how to read it before you buy.
27 July 2026
Do Speeding Fines Show Up on a Car Check?
Buyers assume a car check reveals the previous driver's speeding fines. It does not, and the reason explains what a car check is actually for.
19 July 2026
Can You Find Out Who Owns a Car by Number Plate?
Every site promising to find out who owns a car by number plate is selling you something else. Here is what the DVLA will release, and to whom.
15 July 2026
How to Report Bad Driving to the Police in the UK
You have the footage and the registration. Miss the 14 day deadline and none of it counts. Here is how to report bad driving so it actually sticks.
11 July 2026
VIN Check: The One Number That Beats Marketplace Fraud
A VIN check takes ten minutes and no expertise, and it is where cloned, clocked and stolen cars fall apart. Here is how to run one properly.
8 July 2026
Up to 1 in 8 Used Car Sales Hides a Tampered Odometer
European Parliament research puts odometer tampering at up to 12% of used car sales, and a UK court case shows exactly how the fraud is run.
4 July 2026
How to Check if a Car Is Stolen in the UK Before You Buy
You cannot tell a stolen car by looking at it. Here is how to actually check if a car is stolen before you buy, which registers hold the data, and what to do if it flags.
7 June 2026
How to Check a Used EV's Battery Health Before You Buy
A used EV is only worth what its battery is worth. Here is how to check battery State of Health, what the numbers mean, and what no history check can tell you.
24 May 2026
What Does Mileage Discrepancy Mean on a Car History Check?
A mileage discrepancy on a car history check means the recorded odometer readings do not follow a consistent upward path. Here is what it means and what to do.
10 May 2026
How to Check a Car Recall UK
Car recalls are safety issues serious enough for manufacturers to fix for free. Here is how to check if a used car has an outstanding recall before you buy.
3 May 2026
What Is a Vehicle Identity Check?
A vehicle identity check confirms a car is what it claims to be. Here is what it involves, when you need one, and how to do it.
17 April 2026
Is a Free Car Check Good Enough?
Free car checks are useful but limited. Here is exactly what they cover, what they miss, and whether you can rely on them before buying a used car.
16 April 2026
What Is an HPI Check and Do You Need One?
An HPI check is a branded vehicle history report. Understand the records, limits and how independent checks differ.
6 April 2026