Vehicle check guides
Everything you need to know about MOT history, car tax and buying a used car with confidence.
How to check a car's MOT history for free
Every UK car's MOT record is public. Learn how to check a vehicle's full MOT history for free, what the results mean, and the warning signs to look for before buying.
Read the guideCar tax (VED) explained: rates, checks and SORN
What UK vehicle tax is, how the bands work, why tax no longer transfers when you buy a car, what SORN means, and how to check any vehicle's tax status for free.
Read the guideCar clocking: how to spot a clocked car
Mileage fraud costs UK used-car buyers thousands. Learn how clocking works, how to use free MOT mileage records to spot it, and what to do if a car has been clocked.
Read the guideUsed car buying checklist: what to check before you buy
A practical checklist for buying a used car in the UK: the documents to inspect, the free history checks to run, what to look for on the test drive, and how to negotiate.
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