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carVertical Alternative UK

A clear, modern history report for UK cars, for £15 instead of £39.99. Any problems are summarised in plain English first, then finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and every MOT.

Works with:

Included in your report:

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

Quick Comparison

What each report checks, how each one backs its data, and what it costs.

Side-by-side comparison of Carpeep and carVertical for a UK-registered vehicle, covering price, checks included, data sources and guarantee
Comparing Carpeep carVertical
History checks
Outstanding finance Included Included
Write-off markers Included Included
Stolen markers Included Included
Mileage & MOT history Included Included
Keeper history Included Where available
Scrapped status Included Where available
Import & export status Included Included
Vehicle identity & specification Included Included
Data & coverage
Where the data comes from DVLA, DVSA, police, finance and insurance UK and international sources
Data guarantee £30,000 data guarantee No data guarantee
Price
Price for one report £15 £39.99
Checking three cars £35 £62.97
Best for A premium UK report for £15 Adds photos and a price forecast
Check Your Car for £15

Why Choose Carpeep Over carVertical?

Premium report, £24.99 less

One clear Carpeep report is £15, against £39.99 for carVertical. Three are £35, against £62.97.

Every MOT, every advisory

Carpeep lists every MOT test with its failures and advisories. carVertical’s UK sample report shows the advisories from the latest MOT only.

Problems at a glance

Your report opens with a plain-English summary of anything that needs attention, then the detail behind it.

£30,000 data guarantee

Every Carpeep report carries a £30,000 data guarantee. carVertical does not offer a data guarantee.

What Your £15 Report Shows

Every check is included, with no tiers or add-ons to choose. This is how the results look in your report.

Stolen vehicle check

Checked against UK police stolen vehicle records and insurer theft records. Recorded as stolen? You'll know before you hand over a deposit.

Outstanding finance

Whether money is still owed on the car, with the finance company, the type of agreement and its dates.

Write-off history

Any insurance write-off, with its category, such as Cat S or Cat N, the date and the insurer.

Mileage history

Every MOT mileage reading on a chart, checked for rollbacks and signs of clocking.

Also in every report: previous owners, full MOT history with failures and advisories, tax status, plate and colour changes, and import, export and scrapped records.

About carVertical

carVertical is a Lithuanian car history check provider operating across the UK and Europe. One report costs £39.99 and three cost £62.97, with photos where available, damage records, a market price forecast and history from other countries.

Carpeep gives UK buyers a premium report for £15. It opens with a plain-English summary of any problems, then finance, write-off, stolen, mileage, every MOT with its advisories, keeper history, plate and colour changes and a ULEZ check. There is no account to create.

Comparing other checks? See the OneVIN alternative, or every car check alternative.

Ready to check a car?

A premium UK history report, problems first, for £15.

Only £15 · £30,000 data guarantee

FAQs

What is the best carVertical alternative?

Carpeep is the best carVertical alternative for UK cars. It gives you a clear, premium history report for £15 instead of £39.99, opening with a plain-English summary of any problems, then every MOT with its advisories, keeper history and finance, write-off and stolen checks.

Is Carpeep as thorough as carVertical for less?

For a UK car, Carpeep covers the checks that decide a purchase: outstanding finance, write-off category, police stolen markers, mileage, every MOT with its failures and advisories, keepers, and plate and colour changes. carVertical adds photos, a price forecast and history from other countries. Carpeep puts the UK history in one clear report for £15, £24.99 less.

carVertical or Carpeep?

Carpeep, for a UK-registered car. carVertical's UK sample report shows the advisories from the latest MOT only and has no plate change, colour change or ULEZ section. Carpeep lists every MOT with its advisories and shows plate and colour changes and a ULEZ check, for £15 against £39.99.

Is Carpeep cheaper for three cars?

Yes. Three Carpeep reports are £35, against £62.97 for three carVertical reports. Each one is the same full report, with any problems summarised first.

How much does carVertical cost?

carVertical costs £39.99 for one report or £62.97 for three. Carpeep is £15 for one report or £35 for three.

Is there a free carVertical alternative?

Yes. Carpeep's free car check shows MOT history, mileage, tax status and key car details at no cost. For outstanding finance, stolen and write-off checks, upgrade to the full £15 report.