Total Car Check alternative
Total Car Check Alternative
Skip the tiers and read one clear report. A flat £15 car history check covering finance, write-off, stolen, mileage, MOT and ownership history, with the major risks shown first and a £30,000 data guarantee behind it.
Included in your report:
- Finance check
- Write-off markers
- Stolen vehicle check
- Mileage & MOT history
- Ownership history
- Vehicle identity
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 buyers look for a Total Car Check alternative.
Total Car Check is a familiar name and a genuine budget option. It works well if you are happy to pick a tier and read the result. Some buyers want something different.
One report at a flat price
One report at a flat price, instead of choosing between tiers.
Major risks shown first
The major risks shown first, in plain English, so nothing important gets buried.
Easy to read on a phone
A layout that is easy to read on a phone while you are standing next to the car.
A clear guarantee
A clear guarantee behind the data. That is the gap Carpeep is built for.
If you want a straight side-by-side instead, read our Total Car Check vs Carpeep comparison.
What Carpeep does differently.
One flat price
£15 for one full report, or £35 for three if you are weighing up a shortlist. No tiers to decode and no upsells at the checkout.
Major risks first
Finance, write-off, stolen and mileage concerns are surfaced near the top, so you can read the verdict in seconds and dig into the detail if you want it.
Built for your phone
The report is designed to be read on mobile while you are at the viewing, not just on a desktop back at home.
£30,000 data guarantee
Every report is backed by a £30,000 data guarantee, so you can act on what it shows with more confidence.
What any car check should include.
Whichever provider you choose, make sure the report covers the risks that actually change a buying decision.
| What buyers need | Carpeep | What to check elsewhere |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding finance | Included in every report. | Check whether finance is in the tier you are buying, not only a higher one. |
| Write-off markers | Included, with Cat S and Cat N shown where recorded. | Confirm the category is explained, not just flagged. |
| Stolen markers | Included. Police stolen markers are shown clearly. | Make sure a stolen check is part of the tier you pick. |
| Mileage history | Included. MOT mileage readings help flag clocking. | Look for the full mileage trail, not just the latest reading. |
| Clear result | Plain-English summary first, detail underneath. | Check the report is easy to read before money changes hands. |
Run a full Carpeep check
Found a car you like?
Run a full Carpeep history check and read the finance, write-off, theft and mileage risks in one clear report before you commit.
- No signup
- £30,000 data guarantee
What you can check with Carpeep.
Finance check
See if money is still owed on the car.
Write-off check
Spot Cat S, Cat N and older write-off markers.
Stolen car check
Check police stolen markers before you pay.
Mileage check
Compare MOT mileage readings for signs of clocking.
Want everything in one go? A full car history check brings these together in a single report. You can also see how we stack up as an HPI check alternative.
Where our data comes from.
Every Carpeep report draws from official UK data sources. We do not create, edit or estimate any data. We present the records as they are held.
DVLA
Vehicle registration, keeper history, import/export status and vehicle specifications.
DVSA
Full MOT test history including results, advisories, mileage readings at each test and expiry dates.
Insurance industry records
Recorded write-off markers such as Cat A, B, S and N from insurance industry records.
UK finance lenders
Outstanding finance agreements including HP, PCP and conditional sale records.
Police stolen vehicle records
Stolen vehicle markers originating from UK police databases, checked against the registration and VIN.
Vehicle identity checks
VIN and registration cross-referenced to flag plate changes, cloning or identity mismatches.
Final word
A clear report, one price, before you buy.
Total Car Check does the job if you are happy picking a tier. If you would rather read one plain report at a flat price, with the big risks first and a £30,000 data guarantee behind it, run a Carpeep check before money changes hands.
Frequently asked questions
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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 facts before you commit to the car.
- No account needed
- Apple Pay accepted
- £30,000 data guarantee