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Car Registration Check

Car registration check is common in the UK as a way to avoid buying a used car with a problem history. You should always check car registration to protect yourself from the most common problems associated with used cars:

  • Major car registration check companies report that 1 of 4 cars they check still has an outstanding finance which means that it can be confiscated by the financial company from the new owner.
  • Any used car may turn out to be an insurance write off (a totaled car). Such vehicles not just have decreased financial value but also are very unsafe to drive. In addition, they may be the property of an insurance company.
  • Over 160 000 vehicles are reported as stolen annually. Even if you buy such a car unknowingly, it will be seized and returned to the rightful owner. In addition, you may have problems with the authorities if you buy a stolen car.

Where Does Car Registration Check Data Come From?

The car registration check data is retrieved from several sources: PNC (Police National Computer for recorded stolen vehicles) Association of British Insurers (recorded accident damage), DVLA, police reports, used car auctions, financial companies.

Note: If you are buying a car that has been registered in the UK or Canada you need to run VIN number check

What Other Information Does Car Registration Check Discover?

  • Mileage discrepancies (clocked cars). Dishonest car owners may roll back odometer readings, to make the car look younger and less worn.
  • Registration changes information and first registration date
  • The number of drivers
  • Number plate and color changes
  • Emissions details and vehicle tax data. This data is of critical importance because the annual tax may run up to half the purchase price and you don't want to purchase such a car, do you?
  • imported or exported detail. Please note that the information about the period when the car was out of the country is usually not included in the reports.
  • Basic car details, such as make, model, year of manufacture,engine number and capacity, fuel type (petrol, diesel or gas), transmission (manual or automatic), body type and number of doors). Be careful matching this information with what is written in the documents. Any discrepancies can be a sign of a cloned car. In fact, you can even do free car registration check to all these details!

How to Check Car Registration?

You may use one of online car history report providers, such as Autocheck.co.uk (for the UK), Autocheck.com for US and Canada.

Can I check vehicle history by its registration numbers in the US?

Yes, today major vehicle history providers offer vehicle history reports based both on VIN and registration numbers.

Remember that car registration check is not just a matter of money but you safety. Always check car registration numbers, protect what matters most - your life!

Buying a used vehicle? Great price? STOP.
Are you sure you gain more than you lose? Check its history for hidden problems first.
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