Free & Instant Car Report
Get the essential facts about any car in seconds — for free. MotorCheck’s free car check lets you confirm a vehicle’s identity at no cost, giving you key details like make, model, colour, and UK import alerts before you spend a cent. It’s a fast, risk-free way to make sure the car you’re viewing is the one you’re buying.
How Our Free Car Check Works in Seconds
- Simply enter the registration number of the vehicle you’re interested in.
- Our system instantly displays the vehicle’s basic identity details so you can confirm that the registration matches the correct make, model, and version.
- Made a typo? Just re-enter the car registration and verify the correct make, model, and other identifying details before you proceed.
What’s Included in Your Free Car History Check
Your MotorCheck Free Car Check includes:
- Vehicle Description – Make, model, and version
- Body Type – Number of doors and body style
- Fuel Type – Petrol, diesel, hybrid, or electric
- Transmission – Manual or automatic
- Colour – Current registered colour
- UK Import Alert – If the vehicle was imported from the UK
- Number of Records – Total number of records we hold (both positive and negative)
- Report Options – Available upgrade choices for a full history check
Free Car Check vs Full Vehicle History Report
While the free car check is a great way to confirm a vehicle’s identity, it doesn’t reveal the hidden history that could cost you thousands of euro.
A full vehicle history report from MotorCheck.ie goes much deeper, uncovering issues that can affect safety, legality, and value — giving you complete peace of mind before you buy.
Free vs Full Report – What's the Difference?
| Feature | Free Car Check | Full History Report |
|---|---|---|
| Make, model, version | ✔ | ✔ |
| Body type & colour | ✔ | ✔ |
| Fuel type & transmission | ✔ | ✔ |
| UK import alert | ✔ | ✔ |
| Number of records held | ✔ | ✔ |
| Outstanding finance check | ✘ | ✔ |
| Mileage / clocking check | ✘ | ✔ |
| Write-off history | ✘ | ✔ |
| Taxi/hackney usage | ✘ | ✔ |
| Full UK & NI history | ✘ | ✔ |
Why Upgrade to a Full MotorCheck History Report?
The free check confirms the vehicle’s identity, but only the full report protects you from hidden risks, such as:
- Outstanding finance that could lead to repossession
- Mileage discrepancies (clocking)
- Previous write-offs or accident damage
- Commercial or taxi usage history
- Full cross-border history from the UK & Northern Ireland
Don’t regret it — MotorCheck it!
Our affordable, easy-to-use reports save Irish car buyers thousands of euro every week.
FAQs – Your Free Car Check Questions Answered
1. Is the free car check from MotorCheck.ie really free?
Yes, the free car check from MotorCheck.ie is completely free to use. You simply enter the vehicle’s registration number, and we instantly display the car’s basic identity details without any payment or commitment.
2. What does the free car check from MotorCheck.ie include?
The free car check from MotorCheck.ie includes the vehicle’s make, model, version, body type, number of doors, fuel type, transmission type, and current registered colour. It will also alert you if the vehicle was imported from the UK and show the total number of records we hold for that vehicle.
3. What is not included in the free car check from MotorCheck.ie?
The free car check from MotorCheck.ie does not include critical history checks such as outstanding finance, mileage discrepancies (clocking), previous write-off or accident damage history, taxi or hackney usage, or full UK and Northern Ireland vehicle history. These checks are available in the paid full vehicle history report.
4. Where does MotorCheck.ie get the data for its free car check?
MotorCheck.ie sources its vehicle data from official Irish, UK, and Northern Ireland vehicle registration databases, as well as other verified industry sources. These records are updated regularly to ensure accuracy.
5. Why should I upgrade from the free car check to a full MotorCheck.ie report?
Upgrading from the free car check to a full MotorCheck.ie report gives you access to essential vehicle history information that can prevent costly mistakes. This includes checks for finance owed, evidence of clocking, previous write-offs, accident damage, and cross-border history. You can also view a sample full report before you purchase.
6. Can I run multiple free car checks on MotorCheck.ie?
Yes, you can run as many free car checks on MotorCheck.ie as you like. Each check instantly confirms the identity details of the vehicle you enter, helping you shortlist and verify multiple cars before buying.
