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AA Cars History Check

We make sure you have everything you need to buy your used car or van with confidence

Why use a history check?

What makes the AA Cars history check unique is that we pre-check all our stock so that we never advertise stolen or written-off vehicles.

Our history check will tell you key information about the vehicle so you can make an informed choice. It's completely free - other companies charge extra.

The history check will tell you *

Recorded as currently stolen
Insurance write-off recorded
Current third-party trace
Plate changes recorded
Colour changes recorded
Mileage data available (showing the most recent, if available)
If it's imported
Number of keepers

The history check won't tell you

If any outstanding finance is present on the vehicle. Always check the finance situation with the dealer before you buy

To view a car's history check, simply click the 'View car history check' link on the car details page. * Terms and conditions apply

You should double check that all the information in the history check matches up with the information the dealer has on the car. Ensure you check documents such as service history and MOT certificates too.

Did you know?

1 in 8 vehicles were recorded as an insurance write off

160,000 vehicles were reported as stolen in 2009

Source: Experian AutoCheck