Car history checks

The_grey_man_2

Hello everyone.

I am looking for a second hand car and I will therefore be doing quite few history checks to find the right one.

I have used https://www.totalcarcheck.com so far but I just found this cheaper alternative https://www.mycarcheck.com.

It doesn't give all the same info but it gives me the essentials, (all the stuff about the engine cc etc I already know).

So my question is, can you guys recommend a good MSE friendly history check website? One that beats £1.99 a car?

The_grey_man_2

Actually, on closer inspection this second website doesn't report on outstanding finance. :mad:

worried_jim

I always thought that the only one to use was

https://www.hpi.co.uk/home/

and all others were pretenders to the throne.

The_grey_man_2

Whoa that is an expensive one Jim! And it doesn't seem to give any more info than the Total car check one.

BeenThroughItAll

When it comes to history checks that could save you from spending many thousands of pounds on a duff car with a hidden history, it is worth spending the money on a proper HPI check. The other options are all compromises in one or more ways and none come with the benefits of a full HPI check.

But it's your money, your risk.

rudekid48

The_grey_man wrote: »

Actually, on closer inspection this second website doesn't report on outstanding finance. :mad:

Yes it does. Your closer inspection couldn't have been that close :rotfl:

forgotmyname

HPI is expensive for a reason, it works and they offer cover if they get it wrong.

Save money and cross your fingers that your cheap check got it wrong and your seriously out of pocket.

The_grey_man_2

BeenThroughItAll wrote: »

When it comes to history checks that could save you from spending many thousands of pounds on a duff car with a hidden history, it is worth spending the money on a proper HPI check. The other options are all compromises in one or more ways and none come with the benefits of a full HPI check.

But it's your money, your risk.

But how do you know if what you are paying for is a "proper" check or just an over inflated rip-off? I thought I would seek a little friendly advice from the money savvy people here.

The_grey_man_2

rudekid48 wrote: »

Yes it does. Your closer inspection couldn't have been that close :rotfl:

Not with the £1.99 option. The mid-level report does but that is more expensive than the one I have been using.

The_grey_man_2

forgotmyname wrote: »

HPI is expensive for a reason, it works and they offer cover if they get it wrong.

Save money and cross your fingers that your cheap check got it wrong and your seriously out of pocket.

That's why I'm asking for advice here!!! These forums have become a very hostile place, I thought they were about helping each other to avoid being scammed by unscrupulous businesses, not to get sarcastic, judgmental comments! :mad:

worried_jim

The_grey_man wrote: »

That's why I'm asking for advice here!!! These forums have become a very hostile place, I thought they were about helping each other to avoid being scammed by unscrupulous businesses, not to get sarcastic, judgmental comments! :mad:

It's not sarcastic, we are telling you to use hpi.