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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Evaluating 208 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the online platform is exceptionally quick, very simple to navigate, and successfully delivers comprehensive vehicle reports within just a few minutes. Consumers truly appreciate the incredible peace of mind provided by uncovering hidden vehicle problems like outstanding finance or previous write-offs before purchasing. However, some people also felt that certain reports lacked specific details such as comprehensive damage history, accurate vehicle valuations, or full service records. Reviewers noted that while the overall history check is helpful, some specific vehicle information was missing or completely unavailable in the final results.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We bought a used car through Car gurus and had an inspection done by the RAC. We chose the advanced option and although one might think it expensive, it’s definitely worth every penny. The engineer ca... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I always use RAC hpi checks. The Rac has the highest name in break down business over decades, I've never had any issue with them and a fairly priced Hpi check is worth every penny to protect yourself... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The RAC vehicle report was really easy to use — quick to set up, straightforward to navigate, and delivered the full report within minutes. The layout was clear and simple, making it easy to understan... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good value for money. I found out that a car I was looking at buying had an undisclosed cat s write off. The seller didn't deny when I asked them about it but they also couldn't provide proof that it... See more

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RAC car data check offers an in depth, comprehensive vehicle report, perfect for finding the most important information you need when carrying out a vehicle check. When you choose RAC to carry out your history check, you can benefit from an additional 3 checks that you won't find in other reports. Vehicle History Check offers vouchers for RAC shop worth up to £55, common breakdown reasons and common MOT faults.

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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After a bad experience a first time…

After a bad experience a first time buyer of used cars, I turned to RAC for the full car history check.
The multi vehicle option was very convenient as we compared options.
Money well spent for more peace of mind (sorry for the sellers!)

11 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service I did 2 one direct…

Excellent service I did 2 one direct with HPI and one with RAC even though it's basically the same information the RAC one was much better as it was easier to follow and didn't have any annoying pop ups

11 April 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

total wastage of money.....bought 5…

total wastage of money.....bought 5 cars history check package. as i was looking for LC Vehicle . customer told me its written off in 2024 but unable to send me pics. so decided pay to RAC to get pics but they dont have as well. totally useless Service.
Just having MOT and basic information that u can get free online .
basic data they having. even they don't know what the tax band is for this vehicle. .
very disappointed

15 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to obtain on the internet

Very easy to obtain on the internet. I just searched for HP check and RAC came up. As I was with them for years before I moved abroad they seemed the obvious, safe, company to use.
The report had all I needed and many more facts, very useful and interesting.

13 April 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waste of money. Provided data is available for free

The only thing I got for £14.99 that I haven't found for free was the previous registration number, and that's useful, how?
Valuation = N/A. The valuation would have been useful.
There are some manufacturer recalls on the vehicle I am buying. Where's the information on those?

I would have used hpi.co.uk, except they redirected me to a site with a TP score of 1.2!

14 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The experience of using the website to…

The experience of using the website to find what I needed and purchase was really simple. Clear and easy to understand the e differences with each service with the comparison table. Trusted forms of payment and just overall very easy to use.

10 April 2026
Unprompted review

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