Ownership history
Every owner, in order, with how long each kept the car.
Vehicle Smart Alternative
The best Vehicle Smart alternative for checking a car before you buy. Outstanding finance, write-offs, stolen records, mileage discrepancies and more in one £15 Full History Report.
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.
| Comparing | Carpeep | Vehicle Smart Advanced |
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| History checks | ||
| Finance, write-off & stolen | Included | Included |
| Mileage & MOT history | Included | Included |
| Keeper & plate history | Included | Included |
| Data & coverage | ||
| Market valuation | Included | Included |
| Safety recalls in the check | Included | Not included |
| ULEZ check in the report | Included | Not included |
| Free MOT history lookup | Included | Included |
| Guarantee | Report Guarantee | £30,000 |
| Price | ||
| Price per full report | £15 | £11.99 |
Vehicle Smart’s £30,000 guarantee on Advanced checks covers its finance data. Premium members get 25% off checks, and safety recalls are a Premium app feature.
Why choose Carpeep over Vehicle Smart?
Built for buying a car
One report covering the checks that matter before you buy, with potential problems highlighted first.
Recalls and ULEZ, no membership
Every report checks for possible safety recalls and ULEZ status, with no subscription needed.
Works on any device
Your report opens in any browser on your phone or computer, with a link emailed to you.
Finance details you can act on
If finance is outstanding, you see the lender and agreement details needed to get it settled.
What your report shows
We search millions of UK vehicle records to find hidden problems before they become yours.
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Mileage history
Every recorded mileage reading, plotted in order. Rollbacks and tampering stand out the moment something doesn’t add up.
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Accident history
All insurance write-off categories with date, insurer and damage detail for every recorded write-off.
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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.
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Outstanding finance
If the seller hasn’t settled their loan, the finance company still owns the car. We name the lender and the agreement.
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Import, export & scrapped
International Import and export records with the date and region. Scrap markers if vehicle has been marked as destroyed.
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MOT & tax
Every MOT test with defects and advisories. Plus current tax status, CO2 emissions and ULEZ compliance.
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Vehicle specification
The vehicle’s full identity in one place, with the last five characters of the VIN to check the plate and the car belong together.
- And there’s more in every report. A market price, safety recalls, a timeline of the car’s history and a plain-English summary. See every feature
Vehicle Smart’s comparable report is its Advanced check, listed at £11.99, with 25% off for Premium members; its cheaper Basic check leaves out finance.
About Vehicle Smart
Founded in 2016, Vehicle Smart is a vehicle information app offering MOT history, tax information and paid vehicle history checks.
Carpeep offers a modern, comprehensive Full History Report for just £15, combining all the important checks in a beautifully designed report backed by our Report Guarantee.
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FAQs
What is the best Vehicle Smart alternative?
For checking a car before you buy, Carpeep is the best Vehicle Smart alternative. Its £15 Full History Report opens with a plain-English summary of any problems, then covers finance, write-off, stolen, mileage, MOT and keeper history, a market price, recalls and a ULEZ check.
Which Vehicle Smart check includes finance?
Only the Advanced check, listed on the App Store at £11.99, with 25% off for Vehicle Smart Premium members.
Does Vehicle Smart show safety recalls?
Recall checks are part of Vehicle Smart’s Premium membership, not its vehicle checks. Every Carpeep report shows possible safety recalls for the car’s make, model and build period.
Is Carpeep worth paying more than Vehicle Smart?
Yes, if you want any problems summarised first and recalls and a ULEZ check in the report. Vehicle Smart’s Advanced check is listed at £11.99, or 25% less for Premium members, and is a good fit for keeping track of a car you already own.
How much does Vehicle Smart cost?
The Vehicle Smart app is free. On the App Store, its Advanced check, the one with finance, is listed at £11.99, with 25% off for Premium members. A Salvage check is £4.99. Carpeep is £15 for one report or £35 for three.
Is there a free Vehicle Smart alternative?
Yes. Carpeep’s free car check shows MOT history, mileage, tax status and key car details in your browser. For finance, stolen and write-off checks, upgrade to the £15 report.