Total Car Check helps used-car shoppers review important vehicle information before making a purchase. Entering a vehicle registration plate provides instant access to basic details, including stolen status, MOT information, mileage history, and road tax status. This can give prospective buyers a practical starting point for checking a vehicle’s background. When more detail is needed, the app offers a paid full history report covering additional records such as outstanding finance, written-off status, and previous keepers.
Start with a registration plate
The app is built around a straightforward lookup process: provide the vehicle’s registration plate and receive the available details. This avoids needing to search through separate records for the initial checks and makes it possible to review key information while considering a used vehicle.
Free checks for essential details
The basic check is available at no cost and includes MOT status, stolen status, mileage history, and road tax information. These details can help a buyer compare the vehicle’s stated condition with the records available through the service before deciding whether further investigation is worthwhile.
Expanded vehicle history
An in-app purchase unlocks a more detailed vehicle history report for a small fee. The expanded information includes outstanding finance, written-off status, and previous keepers, bringing together records that may be relevant to a purchase decision. The source describes this purchase as a one-time payment.
Information sources
Total Car Check says its information comes from the DVLA, UK Police, the Association of British Insurers, SMMT, and Experian Plc. These named sources provide the basis for the vehicle records presented by the app, although the available information depends on the records held by those organizations.