Mileage verification
Compare odometer claims with available history signals before you trust the asking price.
Vehicle history
Check a Vehicle's History Before You Buy
A vehicle-history report may help you compare the seller's story with mileage records, ownership data, accident signals, theft records, import/export history, and finance context.
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Accident history
Check for damage records that may explain paintwork, panel gaps, steering pull, or unusual tire wear.
Ownership records
Use ownership and registration context to ask better questions before you travel to inspect.
Avoid hidden accident damage, mileage fraud and ownership surprises.
Mileage fraud
Compare odometer claims with available history signals before you trust the asking price.
Hidden accident repairs
Check for damage records that may explain paintwork, panel gaps, steering pull, or unusual tire wear.
Ownership history
Use ownership and registration context to ask better questions before you travel to inspect.
Import/export records
A vehicle-history report may help you compare the seller's story with mileage records, ownership data, accident signals, theft records, import/export history, and finance context.
Theft records
Before viewing or negotiating, a history report can provide useful context alongside a physical inspection, diagnostic scan, and service-record review.
Finance records
Before viewing or negotiating, a history report can provide useful context alongside a physical inspection, diagnostic scan, and service-record review.
Use it as one layer of the inspection
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Run the history check before committing to a viewing or deposit.
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Compare the report with invoices, seller claims, and diagnostic scan data.
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Use any mismatch as a reason to ask for proof, negotiate, or walk away.
FAQ
Does a vehicle-history report replace an inspection?
No. It can provide useful background, but it should be combined with a physical inspection, diagnostic scan, test drive, and service-record review.
Can a clean report guarantee a perfect car?
No. A clean report is helpful context, not a guarantee. Mechanical wear, hidden repairs, poor servicing, and recent faults still need independent checks.
When should I check the history?
Ideally before paying a deposit or travelling far to view the car, especially if mileage, import status, ownership, or accident history affects the price.
Vehicle history
Complete Your Inspection
Before viewing or negotiating, a history report can provide useful context alongside a physical inspection, diagnostic scan, and service-record review.
Verify Before Buying