How do I check the history of my car?

Buying a used car is a pain that nobody would want to bear, there is a lot of work that goes into finding the best car that is safe and has a good running condition, and everybody wants to buy a perfect and well maintained car.

There are several factors that you need to check before you buy a used car:

• Miles on the Car
  
• Manufacture Year 
• Make and model of the car
• MOT Service records

These pointers help you have an overall go through check list, so that you can check the car well, checking a car's history is important when it comes to used cars, because dealers have a tendency to weed out cars they don't need for unnecessary profit. Not every dealer does this, but it is always better to stay informed and know your car from the inside out so that you can negotiate better.

Always check the MOT history of the car and see if the car has been maintained well by the previous owners. This proves that the car was well handled and that it is good to buy.

A free car history check is a really vital element when you’re buying a used car! Registering your car simply means putting the car onto the DVLA database and that’s it. All cars must be registered on the DVLA database.

A car should be inspected before purchase. There are around 21,000 MOT authorised test centres across the country, all of which display an official blue sign featuring three white triangles.

A car check can inform you if the used car has been stolen, failed its MOT test, whether it has if it has mileage discrepancy, any outstanding finance agreement, or a number plate change.

Performing such a car check can put you out of harm’s way and keep you from spending money in vain; it helps in saving money in the long run and also gives you enough amount of information to make a precise decision.

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