Step 01
Enter your registration
Every UK car has a unique registration on its number plate or V5C logbook. Takes seconds to type in.
HPI Alternative — Same Data, £5 Less
Every check HPI runs — DVLA, finance, write-offs, mileage, stolen — plus AI analysis. All for £14.99. No subscription.
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- 01Outstanding finance
- 02Mileage rollbacks
- 03Theft, salvage & auction
- 04Write-off & Category
Everything HPI Checks, Plus More
Same official UK data sources. AI analysis HPI doesn't offer. £5 cheaper per report.
Same Official Sources
DVLA, DVSA/MOT, finance registers, write-off, stolen/PNC — identical data to HPI
£5 Cheaper Per Check
£14.99 vs HPI's £19.99 — same coverage, lower cost, no subscription needed
AI Analysis Included
Plain-English summary of every finding — HPI gives you raw data, we explain what it means
Instant Delivery
Full report in under 60 seconds — no waiting, no upsells, just results
Carhealth vs HPI
How Carhealth compares to traditional vehicle check services.
Best value
Carhealth Report
£14.99
Standard checks
- Vehicle Tax Check
- MOT History (Full)
- Stolen Vehicle Check
- Insurance Write-off Check
- Mileage Verification
- Scrapped/Imported Status
- Outstanding Finance Check
Only with Carhealth
- AI Analysis
- Buyers Guide
- Maintenance Required
- Common Problems
- Instant Delivery
- Ex-Taxi Check
- Salvage Auction Records
For comparison
HPI Check
£19.99
Single-check price, hpicheck.com — July 2026
Standard checks
- Vehicle Tax Check
- MOT History (Full)
- Stolen Vehicle Check
- Insurance Write-off Check
- Mileage Verification
- Scrapped/Imported Status
- Outstanding Finance Check
Not included
- AI Analysis
- Buyers Guide
- Maintenance Required
- Common Problems
- Instant Delivery
- Ex-Taxi Check
- Salvage Auction Records
How it works
From registration plate to full report — in under a minute.
Step 02
We search multiple sources
We pull from DVLA, DVSA, police databases, insurance records, auction houses, and more — all at once.
Step 03
Your report is ready
A comprehensive history report is generated within minutes, covering finance, theft, mileage, accidents, and more.
Step 04
Buy with confidence
Use your report to negotiate a better price, avoid hidden problems, and make a safe, informed purchase.
View sample report →Everything inside a Carhealth report.
Our checks go far beyond the basics — the full picture, before you hand over any money.
Report Summary
At-a-glance overview: tax, MOT, police record, insurance, finance, import/export status and more.
AI Analysis
Our AI analyses hundreds of data points to surface insights and flag potential issues you should know about.
Salvage Information
See auction photos and full salvage history — including Cat S, Cat N, Cat B write-off classifications.
Market Value
Compare the asking price against recent sales data so you know if you're getting a fair deal.
Vehicle History
Full MOT history with passes, failures, and advisory notes — a window into the car's maintenance record.
Mileage History
Cross-reference mileage readings across multiple sources to detect clocking and potential fraud.
Specification
Technical specs and original factory equipment: engine, transmission, safety systems, navigation and more.
Safety
Euro NCAP safety ratings and important safety feature checks to ensure the car meets your standards.
Maintenance
Recommended service intervals and maintenance guidance so you can plan for future running costs.
Buyers Guide
Model-specific buying advice from experts to help you make the right decision for this vehicle.
Common Car Faults
Known issues and recurring problems for this make and model — avoid expensive surprises down the road.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about HPI check alternative on Carhealth
Yes. Carhealth costs £14.99 per check versus HPI's £19.99 — a saving of £5 per report. Both services draw from the same official UK data sources: DVLA, DVSA MOT history, the finance registers, write-off/salvage records, and the Police National Computer (stolen vehicles). Carhealth also adds an AI analysis layer that translates the raw data into plain-English findings, which HPI does not include.
No. Carhealth covers the same core data categories as HPI: outstanding finance, insurance write-offs (Cat A/B/S/N), stolen vehicle status, mileage verification, MOT history, DVLA registration data, and import/export status. Carhealth additionally provides AI-generated analysis and a buyer's guide based on the vehicle's specific history — features HPI does not offer.
Yes. Both services access the same authoritative UK databases — there is no 'HPI-exclusive' database that isn't available to other accredited providers. Accuracy depends on the underlying data sources, not the provider. If a finance agreement is recorded on the national register, any accredited checker including Carhealth will report it.
HPI benefits from decades of brand recognition, which allows them to charge a premium. As an accredited alternative using the same official data sources, Carhealth passes that saving on to buyers while adding AI analysis that HPI doesn't include.
Yes — visit carhealth.co.uk/sample-report to see a full example report. It shows exactly what you get: official data checks, AI analysis, mileage timeline, MOT history, and a buyer's guide.