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
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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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1 Kingfisher Court, TS18 3EX, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
- 0808 164 9361
- enquiries@racshop.co.uk
- vehicle-history-check.rac.co.uk
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Peace of mind
Using the RAC Vehicle check stopped me from buying a car which had a previous finance issue which had not been highlighted. The flip side is I am about to buy a car that has been given a clean bill of health. Money well spent, peace of mind.
RAC vehicle checker was quick and easy…
RAC vehicle checker was quick and easy to use even using a mobile on the move. Reports were downloaded for later review.
Great service!
Glad I did the check on a used car I was interested in as it highlighted a CAT S that could have been a problem for insuring/selling on later
Quick and easy with some good advice on…
Quick and easy with some good advice on what to look for based on the car you have researched. Got a good discount as Im a member so that helped to
This saved me getting burned
This saved me getting burned, it’s so worth it..
Vehicle history check
Vehicle history check was easy to obtain and information was useful.
It’s fast and easy to get overall…
It’s fast and easy to get overall reports
The process was simple and the report…
The process was simple and the report is an essential tool when selecting a used vehicle.
Great service quick with no hassle
The RAC VHC worth having.
The RAC website for the VHC is easy to navigate, clear choices, very simple to use.
The report itself was informative and comprehensive. Can't compare with any others but this one was good enough for me before attempting to buy a used car.
Great experience using this app
Great experience using this app. Good value for money when buying an expensive car
i needed information on my cars history
Easy and quick to access and a…
Easy and quick to access and a downloadable PDF file to save. Missing some information like running costs and vehicle valuation
Overall
Overall, I had a really positive experience using the RAC Vehicle Check. The service was easy to use, clear, and quick, and the report was laid out in a way that was simple to understand. It gave me confidence during the buying process and highlighted important information, including outstanding finance, which helped me make a much more informed decision. I felt reassured knowing I had all the facts before committing to the purchase, and I’d definitely use the service again and recommend it to others buying a used car.
Great Service!
Quick and easy process.
Very detailed/informative report - added bonus of being able to check VIN!
Dodged a bullet
Was looking at buying a mercedes it was fairly cheap compared to the valuation when I spoke to the seller he said it was finance free and not a category car and that he would only accept cash no transfers, so, I used RAC history checker and it told me everything I needed to know. I found out the car had outstanding finance, who the finance company was, that the finance was for 60 months and that it was taken out 6 month prior. The seller insisted there was no finance on the car even after I sent him the evidence so I called the finance company who confirmed they had a financial interest in the vehicle. Thank you RAC for helping me NOT make a very expensive mistake, I will definitely use you again when buying a car.
it gave me a detailed report from when…
it gave me a detailed report from when the car was new, including a numberplate change what the car was worth and any outstanding finance on the car.
The reports are a reassurance
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