Car Data Checks
Check a car
Buying a used car
You've found a car that looks great, drives well, and you're happy with the price. But how much do you really know about the car you're buying?
To avoid uncertainty, complete an AA Car Data Check to find out if a used car has got a hidden history.
Used car check facts and figures
- 1 in 3 cars have some form of hidden history.
- 1 in 4 vehicles have a finance agreement recorded against them.
- Around 160,000 cars are stolen every year.
- Around 600,000 cars are written off every year.
- 1 in 25 cars checked are 'write-offs'.
- 1 in 16 cars checked show mileage discrepancies.
- 1 in 5 cars checked reveal a number plate change.
Based on checks completed by HPI during 2009.
Multiple checks
If you're considering a number of used cars, why not opt for an AA Multiple Check, which lets you check the histories of up to five cars?
For just £29.95 you can check up to five different vehicles – that's just £5.99 per car.*
Single vehicle checks
If you think you've found the car, buy a Single Check online for £19.99. You will get instant results on screen and emailed to you.
Or you can call 0800 316 3564 and buy a check over the phone for £24.99.
Why buy an AA Car Data Check
An AA Car Data Check will help you to buy a car with confidence. We can tell you if:
- a finance agreement is recorded (HP, loans etc)
- the car has been written off by an insurance company in the UK
- the vehicle is currently recorded as stolen
- whether a car is at high risk of fraud to theft or not
- there are any mileage discrepancies recorded
- and we also check the registration details, number of owners (keepers) and vehicle identification number (VIN)
An AA Car Data Check will also include:**
- an environmental certificate, giving you the CO2 emission figure and rating, the road tax costs, miles per gallon figures, and average fuel spend over 12 months
- a vehicle manufacturer specification certificate, providing additional information about the engine set-up and power, environmental performance, and vehicle dimensions
- a market valuation
All AA Car Data Checks come with the AA Car Data Check Guarantee (terms and conditions apply).
Other products & services
* Checks are available for £5.99 when an AA Multiple Check is purchased for £29.95.
** Where available.
AA Car Data Checks are provided by HPI Limited. Terms and Conditions apply. HPI is a Solera Company. 'HPI' and the HPI logo are registered trademarks of HPI Limited. Registered office 30 St Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8AF. Registered in England number 4068979.
The AA trademark and logo are used under licence from The Automobile Association Limited. The AA is not responsible for any goods and services provided by third parties under licence.