RAC Vehicle Check Alternative
No Basic or Full to choose between. Every £15 Carpeep report includes finance, write-off category, mileage, full MOT history and keeper history.
Included in your report:
- Outstanding finance
- Write-off history
- Stolen check
- Mileage & MOT history
- Keeper history
- Plate changes
Quick Comparison
Carpeep £15 vs RAC Full Check £14.99
| Comparing | Carpeep | RAC Vehicle Check |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price for one report | £15 | £14.99 |
| Multi-car bundle | £35 for 3 | £29.97 for 5 |
| Report options | One full report | Basic, Full or Multi |
| History checks | ||
| Outstanding finance | Included | Details on Full Check only |
| Write-off category | Included | Category on Full Check only |
| Stolen markers | Included | All tiers |
| Mileage & MOT history | Included | Full Check only |
| Keeper history | Included | Full Check only |
| Plate changes | Included | Full Check only |
| Scrapped status | Included | Full Check only |
| Data & coverage | ||
| Where the data comes from | DVLA, DVSA, police, finance and insurance | HPI data plus RAC breakdown data |
| Data guarantee | £30,000 data guarantee | £30,000, Full and Multi only |
| Best for | One complete report, no tiers | RAC members and five-car searches |
Why Choose Carpeep Over RAC Vehicle Check?
No tier to get wrong
RAC’s £9.98 Basic Check leaves out finance details, mileage, MOT and keeper history, but every Carpeep report includes them.
A more useful free check
Carpeep’s free car check shows MOT history, mileage and tax status, while the RAC free check stops at basic details and MOT expiry.
Every report guaranteed
The £30,000 data guarantee comes with every Carpeep report, with no cheaper tier left uncovered.
A better report.
Beautifully designed. Clear at a glance. Everything important exactly where you expect it.
The Complete Report for £15
RAC spreads its checks across Basic, Full and Multi. Carpeep puts every check in one report at one price.
Carpeep
£15- Outstanding finance check
- Write-off category (A, B, S, N)
- Mileage and full MOT history
- Keepers, plates and colour changes
- ULEZ, tax and SORN status
RAC Vehicle Check
£14.99- Finance, write-off and stolen checks
- Mileage and MOT history
- Valuation and running costs
- RAC common-fault data
- £11.24 for RAC members
One report, one price, and the full history every time you check.
About RAC Vehicle Check
The RAC Vehicle History Check is run by Colewood Automotive Ltd under licence from RAC and is powered by HPI. It replaced the RAC Car Passport, the older Experian-backed check. It sells a £9.98 Basic Check, a £14.99 Full Check and five Full Checks for £29.97, with discounts for RAC members and RAC Shop vouchers.
Carpeep is the better choice if you want one complete report without comparing tiers. Every £15 report includes finance, write-off category, mileage, full MOT history, keepers and plate changes, plus ULEZ status. It is backed by a £30,000 data guarantee, with no account needed and no Basic option that leaves checks out.
Ready to check a car?
Every check in one report, with nothing held back for a higher tier.
FAQs
What is the best RAC car check alternative?
Carpeep is the best RAC car check alternative for UK buyers who want everything in one report. It costs £15, has no Basic tier that leaves checks out, and was named Best Car History Check 2026 by BestCarHistoryChecks.co.uk.
Is Carpeep a good RAC Vehicle Check alternative for UK cars?
Yes. Carpeep checks UK-registered cars, motorcycles, vans and motorhomes against DVLA, DVSA, police, finance and insurance industry data. Every report includes finance, write-off, stolen, mileage, MOT and keeper checks with a £30,000 data guarantee.
Does Carpeep check the same things as the RAC Vehicle Check?
Carpeep matches the history checks in the RAC Full Check, including finance, write-off category, stolen markers, mileage, MOT history, keepers, plate changes and scrapped status, and also shows ULEZ status. The RAC Full Check adds a valuation and RAC breakdown data on common faults.
When is the RAC Vehicle Check worth paying for?
It is worth considering if you are an RAC member, as the Full Check drops to £11.24, or if you want a valuation and common-fault data for the model. For everyone else, Carpeep gives you the complete history in one £15 report.
How much does the RAC Vehicle Check cost?
The RAC Full Check costs £14.99, or £11.24 for RAC members, and the Multi Check is £29.97 for five Full Checks. The £9.98 Basic Check leaves out finance details, mileage, MOT history and keeper history. Carpeep is £15 for one report or £35 for three.
Is there a free RAC Vehicle Check alternative?
Yes. The RAC free check shows basic details and MOT expiry, while Carpeep's free car check also shows MOT history, mileage and tax status. Upgrade to the £15 report for outstanding finance, stolen and write-off checks.