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Do you really know what you're buying?

  • Is the vehicle stolen?
  • Perhaps it has been written off?
  • Is the mileage correct?
  • Is there outstanding finance?

We can answer these questions with our comprehensive car registration check potentially saving you thousands.

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How does it work?

Our car check information comes from a number of sources including the Police National computer for recorded stolen vehicles (PNC), the DVLA and the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

  • All  car checks are guaranteed and the Platinum check includes a guarantee of £20,000.
  • The car check results are displayed instantly and can be retrieved at any time for 30 days.
  • We can also send a printed certificate, send you a text message with the results and search our databases of mileages and valuations.

Confused.com Car Registration History Check is provided by CDL Vehicle Information Services Limited (Company Number SC264444) Registered Address: 1 George Sqaure, Castle Brae, Dunfermline, Fife. KY11 8QF.

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    Confused.com registration history instantly checks:

    • Outstanding finance
    • Stolen (Police Interest)
    • Scrapped by the DVLA
    • Subject to plate transfers
    • Colour changes
    • Make and model
    • Number of former keepers
    • Vin (Chassis Number) Check
    • Engine number and size
    • Exported
    • Date First Registed
    • Year manufactured
    • Colour
    • Fuel

    If you are purchasing a used vehicle, do you really know what you are buying?

    Is the vehicle stolen? Perhaps it has been written off? Is the mileage correct? Is there outstanding finance?

    We can answer these questions and many more, putting your mind at rest and potentially saving you thousands with our comprehensive car registration checks.

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