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  1. Vehicle Inspection
  2. also in
  3. Auto Auction
  4. Used Car Dealer

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CarCanny checks a used car's history from its registration number, so you know what you're buying before you hand over any money. Type in the reg and the free check shows the car's DVLA and MOT record straight away: whether it's taxed, when its MOT runs out, whether it's been marked for export or scrapped, and the basics of the car itself, so you can confirm it's the one in the advert. The full report answers the questions that cost buyers the most: - Is there outstanding finance on it? - Has it been stolen? - Has it been written off by an insurer? - Is the mileage genuine? We list the mileage at every MOT and check it for clocking. - Has it been scrapped, imported or had its plate changed, and how many keepers has it had? - What do similar cars sell for, so you know how far to haggle? You pay once, with no subscription. The report opens on the page as soon as you've paid, and we email you a link to keep. Every line states what the records say. If a record isn't available for a car, the report says "Not checked" rather than calling it clear. If your report is wrong or doesn't arrive, email us with your order reference and we'll fix it or refund you. CarCanny is built for people buying a used car in the UK, whether from a dealer or a private seller, who want a straight answer before they commit. We're an independent company, not the DVLA, DVSA or any public body. CarCanny is a service by VLAYER LABS LTD, a company registered in the UK.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great value and surprisingly good service

As a first-time car buyer in the UK, I wanted to make sure I was making the right decision before buying a car. CarCanny was a great help, offering a free check and detailed reports at very competitive prices. The free check matched the information from govt services. I was a little sceptical at first as it seemed quite new but the report was excellent and the price was around four times lower than CarVertical. Great value for money and worth checking out when buying a used car!

8 October 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Essential check before buying a used car

I ran a CarCanny check on a car I was considering buying and I’m very glad I did. The report was comprehensive, with all the key data on the car in one place. Importantly, it flagged outstanding finance on the vehicle, which I’d need the seller to settle before I could safely buy it. I hadn’t even thought about that, so the finance flag alone made it worth the money. The valuation tool was also useful: it showed recent sales of similar cars, so I could check I wasn’t overpaying, and it gave me something to negotiate with. Recommended if you’re buying a used car in the UK.

6 October 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paid for itself on the first car

The report was far more detailed than I expected and the data was clear and well-presented. It flagged a past accident that helped me negotiate the price down significantly, so the report basically paid for itself. Despite being a fairly new service, for me CarCanny beats the other vehicle check sites I've used and I'll definitely use it again for my next purchase.

12 October 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Saved me from buying a crashed car

Cheaper than competitors, so I worried it might be worse. It was actually better: it let me compare the ad with the car's actual state. And main thing: The first car I was about to buy turned out to have accident history, so I dogged a bullet. Found another on I love with a clean record. Bought a 3-pack and still have a credit to share!

10 October 2026
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Thanks for your kind words! Despite being a "new offering", we do our absolute best to bring the highest quality of data to the table

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