HPI check alternative
HPI Check Alternative
A simpler fixed-price report: a UK-focused car history check for £15, covering recorded finance, write-off history, stolen markers, mileage and MOT history in one clear report.
Included in your report:
- Recorded finance
- Write-off history
- Stolen markers
- Mileage & MOT history
- Keeper history
- Vehicle details
Example Carpeep report
See exactly what Carpeep checks.
This is the kind of clarity buyers want: the key recorded checks set out plainly, so you know where a car stands before you commit.
Carpeep report summary
Example snapshot
Example data shown. Your report will show the recorded history for the reg you check.
What Carpeep makes clear.
A Carpeep report puts the checks that matter for a UK car side by side, drawn straight from official records.
Outstanding finance shown plainly
See whether a lender may still have an interest in the car, set out clearly rather than buried.
Write-off category & markers
Recorded write-off markers such as Cat S and Cat N, with the category shown so you know the severity.
Official data sources
Drawn from DVLA, DVSA, police, finance and insurance records, and backed by our £30,000 data guarantee.
Why people look for an HPI alternative.
Most buyers looking for an HPI alternative are trying to answer one simple question: what recorded risks are linked to this car? That means checking for recorded finance, write-off history, stolen markers, mileage concerns and other warning signs before money changes hands. The best report is the one that helps you spot those risks quickly and understand what they mean.
What to look for in an HPI alternative.
A vehicle check is only useful if it helps you make a better buying decision. You need key recorded checks, a report that is easy to understand, and enough detail to spot risk without digging through clutter. Carpeep is built to give you that balance.
Core buying-risk checks
Check for recorded finance, stolen markers, write-off history, mileage concerns and MOT-related warnings before you commit.
Clear report layout
You should be able to tell quickly whether the report is clean, needs more questions, or shows a risk worth taking seriously.
Strong overall value
The right report gives you the key checks in a format that saves time and reduces second-guessing.
Useful next step
A good report helps you ask better questions, renegotiate or walk away before you pay a deposit.
Carpeep vs HPI.
Use this table to compare what matters when choosing an HPI-style vehicle check.
| What buyers need | Carpeep | When comparing with HPI |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding finance check | Included. Helps you see whether recorded finance is linked to the vehicle. | Check that finance findings are clearly shown and easy to understand. |
| Write-off check | Included. Helps you see whether recorded write-off history is linked to the vehicle. | Check that write-off history is clearly surfaced and explained. |
| Stolen vehicle check | Included. Recorded stolen markers are shown clearly in the report. | Make sure stolen markers are easy to find and not buried. |
| Mileage history | Included. MOT mileage history helps show inconsistencies and mileage concerns. | Check that mileage is shown clearly against MOT records. |
| Ownership / keeper info | Included. Previous keeper information adds useful context when comparing cars. | Confirm keeper information is included and easy to find. |
| Value for money | Key recorded buying-risk checks in one clear £15 report. | Compare the total price with what is actually included. |
| Report usability | Built to be easy to scan, understand and act on. | Check whether the report is easy to interpret without extra digging. |
- No account needed
- Apple Pay accepted
- Clear report summary first
- Key data without the clutter
- Fast from reg search to result
Weighing HPI against CarVertical too? See our HPI vs CarVertical comparison for a side-by-side on price, report style and what each one is best for.
Ready to check a car?
Check the recorded history in seconds.
Enter the registration to check the recorded history before you pay or travel.
- No account needed
- Apple Pay accepted
- £30,000 data guarantee
What a full Carpeep check includes.
Each Carpeep report works as a full car history check, designed to help you spot recorded risks before buying.
Finance, theft and write-offs
Check whether recorded finance, stolen markers or write-off history are linked to the vehicle before you commit.
Mileage and MOT history
Review mileage alongside MOT history to help spot gaps, inconsistencies or warning signs.
Previous keepers and vehicle details
See keeper and vehicle details that help you compare one car against another.
A report you can use immediately
Use the result to ask better questions, renegotiate or rule the car out.
When you should run a car history check.
Run the check before you pay a deposit, transfer money or invest time in the wrong vehicle. If a car looks better than the rest of the market, a history check matters even more. It can reveal recorded risks that are easy to miss before money changes hands.
Final verdict
Choose the report that helps you decide.
Carpeep is for buyers who want clear answers before they buy. Instead of making you dig through clutter, it brings the key recorded risks together in a £15 report that is easy to read and easy to act on.
Frequently asked questions
What is an HPI check?
Is Carpeep an alternative to HPI?
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Check a car before you buy
Don't buy a car you haven't checked.
Enter the registration and get the key recorded checks before you commit to the car.
- No account needed
- Apple Pay accepted
- £30,000 data guarantee