A service history checker is an online tool that retrieves a vehicle's official servicing records from manufacturer dealership databases. Enter the registration and the checker queries the relevant manufacturer's system in real time.

The lookup is free — you only pay if we find records. Reports are £9.99 (consumer) or as low as £2.81 per check on a trade monthly plan. If no manufacturer records are found, no charge is made.

Highly accurate — the checker pulls direct from manufacturer dealer systems. The records you see are the same records a main dealer would see when you book a service.

We support 44 brands and most European-market vehicles from 2012 onwards. Full dealer records for BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen and many more — partial coverage for many others. Older vehicles may have limited records, and card not charged if nothing is found.

Yes. The checker is fully mobile-friendly and reports are delivered to your email so you can view them on any device.

Most reports arrive within 1–2 minutes of payment. We submit the lookup to the manufacturer dealer system as soon as the card is authorised. If the dealer system is slow we hold the order and email you the report when it lands — typically the same hour.

No. The manufacturer dealer system only holds records for visits to franchised dealerships. Independent garage services don't appear in the manufacturer database — that's the same gap any main dealer would see if you asked them directly. For independents, look for paper invoices or receipts from the seller.

If you have the 17-character VIN you can run the lookup at /check-service-history-by-vin instead. The VIN route is helpful for imports, vehicles awaiting registration, or auction stock. Otherwise the UK registration (VRM) is the easiest way to identify the vehicle.

Manufacturer digital service records typically start around 2012. Earlier vehicles may have partial or no electronic records — the warning that appears at checkout flags pre-2012 vehicles. If we can't find any records your card isn't charged.

No — an HPI check covers stolen markers, write-off categories, outstanding finance, and mileage anomalies. A service history check covers manufacturer dealer service records and DVSA MOT history. Used-car buyers usually want both: the HPI confirms the car is legitimately for sale; the service history confirms it's been maintained.