AutoSpect Alternative

Every history check that decides whether a car is safe to buy, for £15 instead of £19.99. Backed by a £30,000 data guarantee.

Works with:

Included in your report:

  • Outstanding finance
  • Write-off history
  • Stolen check
  • Mileage & MOT history
  • Keeper history
  • Plate changes

Quick Comparison

Carpeep £15 vs AutoSpect £19.99

Side-by-side comparison of Carpeep and the AutoSpect Decision Report for a UK-registered vehicle, covering price, history checks, data sources and guarantee
Comparing Carpeep AutoSpect
Price
Price for one report £15 £19.99
Checking three cars £35 £59.97
History checks
Outstanding finance Included Included
Write-off markers Included Included
Stolen markers Included Included
Mileage & MOT history Included Included
Keeper history Included Included
Plate & colour changes Included Included
Scrapped & import/export Included Included
Data & coverage
Where the data comes from DVLA, DVSA, police, finance and insurance DVLA, DVSA and Experian
Data guarantee £30,000 data guarantee £10,000 Experian guarantee
Best for The full history check, for less A guided viewing walkaround

Why Choose Carpeep Over AutoSpect?

Save £4.99

One Carpeep report is £15. The AutoSpect Decision Report is £19.99.

Three times the cover

Every Carpeep report carries a £30,000 data guarantee, against £10,000 on AutoSpect.

Three cars for £35

Shortlisting? Three Carpeep reports cost £35, while three AutoSpect reports cost £59.97.

Best Car History Check 2026

Carpeep was named Best Car History Check 2026 by BestCarHistoryChecks.co.uk.

More Cover for £15

Carpeep puts every essential history check in one report, with three times the guarantee, for £4.99 less.

Carpeep

£15
  • Finance, stolen & write-off checks
  • MOT history & mileage
  • Keeper & plate changes
  • Tax, SORN & ULEZ status
  • £30,000 data guarantee

AutoSpect

£19.99
  • Experian finance, stolen & write-off data
  • Guided 51-point walkaround
  • Market valuation
  • Known faults & running costs
  • £10,000 Experian guarantee

The history that matters, with £30,000 of cover, for £15.

About AutoSpect

AutoSpect is a UK used-car check run by Autospect Ltd, a London company. Its free check covers MOT, tax, mileage and safety recalls. The £19.99 Decision Report adds Experian history data, a valuation, known faults and a guided 51-point walkaround on your phone that ends with a Purchase Score and an offer price.

For a used car’s history, Carpeep is the better choice. Finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history come in one clear £15 report, backed by a £30,000 data guarantee, three times AutoSpect’s cover.

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FAQs

What is the best AutoSpect alternative?

Carpeep is the best AutoSpect alternative for UK cars. Named Best Car History Check 2026 by BestCarHistoryChecks.co.uk, it costs £15 instead of £19.99 and backs every report with a £30,000 data guarantee, three times AutoSpect’s £10,000.

Is Carpeep a good AutoSpect alternative for UK cars?

Yes. Carpeep checks UK-registered cars for outstanding finance, write-offs, stolen markers, mileage and MOT history, keeper changes, plate changes and scrapped status. No account is needed and the report opens in your browser.

Does Carpeep check the same things as AutoSpect?

Yes, on the history that matters. Both cover finance, write-off, stolen, mileage, keeper, plate change, scrapped and import/export records. AutoSpect adds a valuation, recalls and a guided walkaround, while Carpeep gives you a bigger guarantee for less.

When is AutoSpect worth paying for?

AutoSpect is worth considering if you want a step-by-step checklist at the viewing, with a valuation, Purchase Score and suggested offer. For the history checks themselves, Carpeep costs less and carries a £30,000 data guarantee.

How much does AutoSpect cost?

AutoSpect's free check covers MOT, tax, mileage and recalls. Its Decision Report costs £19.99 per car, with no multi-car bundle. Carpeep charges £15 per car, or £35 to check three.

Is there a free AutoSpect alternative?

Yes. Start with Carpeep's free car check for MOT history, mileage, tax status and key car details. Upgrade to the £15 report when you need outstanding finance, stolen and write-off checks.