HPI check alternative
HPI Check Alternative
UK vehicle history checks for just £15. Check finance, stolen, mileage, write-offs and more using trusted UK data.
Included in your report:
- Outstanding finance
- Accident history
- Stolen check
- Mileage & MOT history
- Keeper history
- Import/export markers
Quick Comparison
Save £4 Carpeep: £15 vs HPI Full: £19.99
| Comparing | CarpeepOne price, no tiers | HPI Full |
|---|---|---|
| Price and buying | ||
| Price for one report | £15 | £19.99 |
| Checking three cars | £35 | £59.97 |
| Tiers and add-ons | None | Multiple |
| The checks UK buyers care about | ||
| Outstanding finance | Included | Included |
| Insurance write-off markers (Cat A, B, S, N) | Included | Included |
| Stolen (police) markers | Included | Included |
| Mileage anomalies and MOT history | Included | Included |
| Previous keepers and ownership dates | Included | Included |
| Vehicle identity and specification | Included | Included |
| Report and cover | ||
| Report layout | Modern, built for phones | Legacy |
| Where the data comes from | DVLA, DVSA, police, finance and insurance | UK industry sources |
| Data guarantee | £30,000 data guarantee | Included |
| Best for | Every UK car check | Buyers who want the legacy brand name |
Pricing
Most buyers check more than one car. That is where the gap widens.
| Cars you check | CarpeepFlat £15 | HPI FullAt £19.99 each |
|---|---|---|
| One car | £15 | £19.99 |
| Two cars | £30 | £39.98 |
| Three cars | £35 | £59.97 |
Why the gap exists. Carpeep sells one thing: a UK report at one price. HPI is the legacy name in the market, sold across several check levels, and you pay for that name and that structure on every report.
Why people switch
Four reasons buyers move off the legacy name.
The price adds up
Three shortlisted cars is £59.97 at HPI prices. Carpeep checks the same three for £35.
Tiers make it harder than it should be
Working out which check level you need is a decision you should not have to make. Carpeep has one report, and it is the full one.
UK buyers want UK answers first
Finance, write-off category, stolen markers and mileage decide whether you walk away. They belong at the top of the report, not buried inside it.
The check happens on a driveway
You need the answer standing next to the car, before the deposit. That means a fast checkout and a report you can actually read on a phone.
Which one should you buy?
There is one reason left to pay more for HPI, and it is not the checks.
Choose Carpeep if
You want the checks done properly
Best at: every recorded risk that stops a UK purchase, answered at a glance, for £15.
- You want the same core checks for £4.99 less a report
- You want finance, write-off, stolen and mileage answered in one place
- You are checking more than one car and the per-report price matters
- You want the answer backed by a £30,000 guarantee
- You need the answer on your phone before paying a deposit
£15 per report. No account, no tiers, no add-ons.
Choose HPI if
You specifically want the HPI name
Best at: brand recognition. HPI is the original name in the market, and that is the whole case for it.
- A dealer or third party has asked for an HPI-branded report
- You want the name you have heard of, and the extra is worth it to you
- You are not checking more than one car, so the price gap is small
On the checks themselves, the two cover the same ground. You are paying for the badge.
Run the check before you pay
Enter the reg, check the risks, then decide.
Enter the registration to see the recorded UK risks before you pay a deposit or travel to view the car.
- £15 flat
- Apple Pay
- No account
Is Carpeep an HPI check?
Worth being clear about, because the name gets used two different ways.
What people mean by it
Most UK buyers say "HPI check" the way they say "hoover". They mean any vehicle history check: finance, write-off markers, stolen markers and mileage, run against a registration. Carpeep does all of that for £15.
What it also is
HPI is a brand. Carpeep is not HPI Limited and is not affiliated with HPI. If you have been asked for an HPI-branded report specifically, you need HPI. If you were asked to "get the car HPI checked", Carpeep covers it.
Either way, the checks are the same ones. Outstanding finance, write-off category, stolen markers and mileage against MOT history. What differs is the price and how quickly you can read the answer.
What you get for £15.
Every Carpeep check is a full car history check. Nothing on this list is an add-on.
Outstanding finance
Recorded finance agreements, so you can see whether a lender may still have an interest in the car after you buy it.
Write-off category
Recorded write-off markers such as Cat S and Cat N, with older Cat C and Cat D context where relevant.
Stolen markers
Police National Computer stolen markers, shown plainly so theft risk is impossible to miss.
Mileage and MOT history
Recorded mileage against MOT records, highlighting gaps, jumps and readings that do not add up.
Keeper and status history
Previous keeper count, ownership change dates, scrapped status and UK import/export markers where recorded.
Vehicle identity and spec
Make, model, year, engine details and identity data, so you can confirm the car matches the advert.
Want the free basics first? A free car check shows DVLA details, tax and MOT status. It will not show finance, write-off or stolen markers.
Why Carpeep
Three reasons UK buyers pick us over every other check.
Built to be read at a glance
We are the only UK provider that has put serious money and research into how a report actually reads. Every risk is answered on sight, on a phone, a tablet or a desktop.
Deeper mileage analysis
Every recorded reading checked against full MOT history, so clocking, gaps and impossible jumps stand out instead of hiding in a column of numbers.
£15 flat, £30,000 backed
Official UK data from DVLA, DVSA, police, finance and insurance records. One price for every vehicle, no upsell. Read the guarantee.
What the report looks like.
Every check that decides a purchase sits at the top, each with a plain-English verdict. Questions before you buy? Ask our support team.
Carpeep report summary
Example snapshot
Example data shown. Your report will show the recorded history for the reg you check.
Final verdict
Same checks, £4.99 less, easier to read.
£15 buys every check that decides a UK purchase: finance, write-off, stolen, mileage, MOT, keepers and vehicle details. It comes with a £30,000 guarantee and a report built to be read at a glance. HPI Full covers the same ground for £19.99, and £59.97 if you are checking three cars. Comparing more widely? See our HPI Check vs Carpeep comparison or HPI vs carVertical vs Carpeep.
HPI Check Alternative FAQs
What is the best HPI check alternative in the UK?
Carpeep. One full report is £15 against £19.99 for an HPI Full check, it covers the same core UK checks, and it is built to be read at a glance. Carpeep is not HPI Limited and is not affiliated with HPI.
Is Carpeep an alternative to an HPI check?
Yes. Carpeep covers the same core UK checks people buy an HPI check for: outstanding finance, insurance write-off markers, stolen markers, mileage against MOT history, keeper history and vehicle details. Carpeep is not HPI Limited and is not affiliated with HPI.
What is an HPI check?
Most UK buyers use "HPI check" as shorthand for any vehicle history check. It means checking a registration for outstanding finance, write-off history, stolen markers and mileage problems before you buy.
How much is an HPI check?
An HPI Full check is £19.99 for a single report. Carpeep is £15, or £35 for three reports.
Is Carpeep cheaper than HPI?
Yes. £15 against £19.99 for one report, and £35 against £59.97 for three. Carpeep has one price with no tiers and no paid add-ons.
Is Carpeep as reliable as an HPI check?
Carpeep runs on official UK data from DVLA, DVSA, police, finance and insurance records, and every report is backed by a £30,000 data guarantee.
When would I choose HPI instead?
When you specifically want the legacy brand name, for example because a dealer or a third party has asked for an HPI-branded report. For the checks themselves, Carpeep covers the same ground for less.
Do I need an account to run a check?
No. Enter the registration, pay £15 and read the report. Card and Apple Pay are accepted.
Should I run a car history check before buying?
Yes. Run it before you pay a deposit, transfer money or travel to view the car.
Check a UK car for £15
Don't buy a car you haven't checked.
Finance. Accident history. Stolen check. Mileage. One clear report, before you pay.
- No account needed
- Apple Pay accepted
- £30,000 data guarantee