Free Car Reg Check
Get the essential facts about any car in seconds for free. MotorCheck’s free car registration check lets you instantly confirm a vehicle’s identity using its registration number. You’ll see key details like make, model, colour, fuel type and UK-import alerts straight away, helping you verify that the car you’re viewing is the car being sold.
It’s the fastest, safest and most reliable way to check a car reg before you buy.
How Our Free Car Reg Check Works
- Enter the car registration into the search box.
- MotorCheck instantly retrieves the vehicle’s basic identity details.
- Compare the results with the car in front of you to confirm the reg matches the correct make, model, version and colour.
- Spotted an error or typo? Simply repeat the car reg check and verify the correct vehicle.
What’s Included in Your Free Car Registration 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
The free car reg check confirms a vehicle’s identity, but it doesn’t reveal the hidden history that could affect safety, legality or value. A full MotorCheck vehicle history report goes much deeper, identifying issues such as outstanding finance, mileage discrepancies, write-offs, accident damage, commercial or taxi usage and full UK/NI cross-border history. It’s the essential next step if you want complete peace of mind before buying.
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 car reg check confirms the basics, but a full report protects you from costly and dangerous hidden issues, including:
- 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 registration 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 registration 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.
