RAC Vehicle History Check
Full vehicle history check
See finance details, MOT history, mileage checks and RAC breakdown data.
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1 in 3 cars we check have a hidden history
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1 in 5 cars have had at least one plate change
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1 in 11 cars show inaccurate mileage
Full Check
Get an instant RAC Full Vehicle History Check today, powered by HPI
When buying a used car, getting complete clarity on its hidden past is essential before you make an offer. Our comprehensive Full Check combines trusted data from HPI (who have been checking vehicle history since 1938) with exclusive RAC breakdown data to give you ultimate protection against costly surprises.
This report inspects every critical detail, including full outstanding finance agreements, stolen status, insurance write-off categories, mileage clocking checks, market valuation, and V5C logbook authenticity. Did you know 1 in 5 checked cars have had a number plate change? We cross-reference VRM and VIN details against DVLA records to ensure nothing is hidden.
Every Full Check is backed by a £30,000 data guarantee and includes up to £55 in RAC Shop vouchers for driving accessories, ensuring complete peace of mind when you buy.
RAC Full Vehicle History Check FAQs:
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An RAC Full Vehicle History Check gives you a comprehensive, instant report on a single used car’s hidden past, powered by official HPI data. The report includes crucial alerts for outstanding finance, insurance write-offs (Categories A, B, S, and N), stolen status via the police database, and mileage discrepancies to protect you from car clocking. It also provides practical buying data, including an independent car valuation, V5C logbook verification, and estimated running costs.
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Yes. Checking for outstanding finance is one of the most critical reasons to buy a Full Vehicle History Check. If you buy a used car that has an unpaid loan or logbook loan attached to it, the finance company legally owns the vehicle (meaning it could be repossessed), leaving you without the car or your money. The RAC report instantly checks finance registers so you can buy with confidence.
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Yes! If you haven't settled on a single vehicle yet, you can upgrade to the RAC Multi Car Vehicle Check package. Instead of buying individual Full Checks one by one, the Multi Check bundle gives you several report credits at a heavily discounted rate. This is the smartest, most cost-effective option for serious buyers who are viewing multiple vehicles and want to run full background checks on their top choices before making a final decision. Where the single Full Check costs £14.99, the Multi Check at £29.97 for five vehicles, works out at just £5.99 each!
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We stand by the accuracy of our data. When you purchase an RAC Full Vehicle History Check, your report is backed by a £30,000 data guarantee. This means if the report fails to identify vital information (such as an existing write-off or outstanding finance marker recorded on the relevant databases at the time of the check) and you suffer a financial loss as a result, you are covered up to £30,000 (subject to standard terms and conditions).
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Your RAC Full Check report is generated instantly. As soon as you enter the vehicle’s registration number (VRM) and complete your secure payment, the comprehensive data is displayed immediately on your screen. You will also receive an email with a link to download the report as a PDF, so you can easily reference it or show it to the seller during your viewing.
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You can generate a highly detailed RAC Full Check using just the vehicle’s registration number. However, to get the absolute most out of your report, we recommend asking the seller for the V5C logbook issue date and serial number when viewing the car. Cross referencing this information with your report, verifies that the logbook is genuine and not a stolen or forged document, adding an extra layer of protection to your purchase.
