carVertical is a car check and VIN check app that helps UK drivers review vehicle history before buying a used car. Check the vehicle history before you pay and use available records to spot costly hidden issues.
Enter a VIN to review available mileage records, accident and damage history, theft records, taxi use, historical photos, ownership changes, price history, and other important vehicle information.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Find the VIN in the vehicle documents, on the dashboard, or on the body. Enter the VIN in the carVertical app. Get a detailed vehicle history report and compare the records with the seller's claims.
WHAT CAN A REPORT INCLUDE?
If available, carVertical reports may include mileage history, damage records, theft checks, previous use, historical photos, price changes, ownership changes, service-related details, equipment information, and other facts that help you understand a vehicle's past.
WHY CHECK VEHICLE HISTORY?
Mileage rollbacks, hidden damage, previous accidents, theft records, and poorly maintained vehicles can lead to expensive repairs or safety concerns. A car history check helps you make a more confident decision before buying, selling, or inspecting a used car.
Use carVertical for car checks, VIN checks, vehicle history reports, mileage checks, damage history, theft checks, historical photos, ownership details, price history, service records, equipment details, and used car research before you buy.
Download carVertical and check a VIN before your next used car purchase.
Check car history, mileage and damage before buying a used car
Updated on
14 Oct 2026
Auto & Vehicles
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Paid for 2 reports, got 1 with the other nowhere to be found in the app, have had to pay another provider for this in the meantime. My emails have also been ignored asking what's happened, but they're happy to bombard you with marketing junk. The report provided is no better than what you can get elsewhere for a fraction of the price. The app and website are also terrible, with bits in the app refusing to load or work most of the time. Avoid!
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Aleksas Baravykas
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29 March 2024
Not satisfied at all. Last 2 reports came almost blank. Probably, this is a result of some kind of "personal data protection", but Carvertical still claims "full report". How can it be "full", when you het nothing, what you paid for? App doesn't sync with same account on other devices. That was crucial issue when tried to check car on field. Customer support works good tho, they tried to compensate those 2 reports... But my experience, as a customer, is very bad. I wouldn't recommend it. Sorry.
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carVertical
29 March 2024
Hello, thank you for your feedback. If the reports does not meet your expectations, we always welcome your letter by email at support@carvertical.com. We will promptly resolve any issues or questions.
Kevin Wells
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7 July 2025
Please read before purchasing!! The service that carVertical is very expensive compared to others and from my experience not worth paying for. It does not find mileage issues! Over 40% of the customers on Trustpilot score them 1 star, and I can now see why. They will take your money and do not care that their reports are incomplete. Do not use them. Autotader is 3rd of the price and gives the same results.
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carVertical
8 July 2025
Hello, thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear you had a negative experience. We would like to understand the issue you encountered better and see if we can do anything help. Please contact us at support@carvertical.com so that we can assist you further.
What's new
Minor improvements and under-the-hood updates to keep everything running smoothly.