AA review 2026
- Best Multi-Car Deal
HPI-supplied data and the £30,000 HPI guarantee for £14.99, plus the best multi-car deal here at £6 per check.
- Full check price
- £14.99
- Product compared
- Vehicle history check
- Data guarantee
- £30,000
- Best for
- Buyers comparing several cars (5 checks for £30)
Verdict
The AA vehicle history check is supplied by HPI Limited and carries the £30,000 HPI guarantee. For £14.99 it lists finance, stolen, write-off and incorrect-mileage checks, previous owners, plate transfers, scrapped status and V5C/VIN confirmation.
Its standout feature is price for multiple cars: five checks for £30, or £6 each. That makes it our Best Multi-Car Deal. It ranks below the leaders because the AA doesn’t list MOT history, import/export or a valuation for the check.
How AA scores
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage and included checks | 30% | 7.5 | All core checks plus keepers, plates, scrapped and VIN confirmation. MOT history, import/export and valuation are not listed. |
| Price and value | 25% | 8.0 | £14.99 with the £30,000 HPI guarantee, and 5 checks for £30 is exceptional for multi-car buyers. |
| Risk clarity | 20% | 8.5 | Core checks are clearly listed, and the AA states plainly what the check doesn’t cover. |
| Pricing transparency | 10% | 9.5 | One product, one price, plus a clearly priced 5-check pack. |
| Report usability | 15% | 8.0 | A straightforward purchase, with a report supplied by HPI. |
| Weighted score | 100% | 8.1 | Sum of each score × its weight. |
What the AA full check includes
Based on what AA lists for its Vehicle history check. “Not listed” means the provider doesn’t mention it, not that it has confirmed it’s missing.
- Included Outstanding finance core Included
- Included Stolen vehicle check core Included
- Included Insurance write-off core Included
- Included: Incorrect mileage check Mileage check core Included: Incorrect mileage check
- Not listed by provider MOT history Not listed by provider
- Included Previous keepers Included
- Included Plate changes Included
- Not listed by provider Imported / exported Not listed by provider
- Included Scrapped marker Included
- Not listed by provider Colour changes Not listed by provider
- Included: V5C and VIN confirmation VIN / logbook match Included: V5C and VIN confirmation
- Not listed by provider High-risk marker Not listed by provider
- Not listed by provider Valuation Not listed by provider
- Not included: The AA says the check won’t show insurance claims, repairs or incidents Damage records Not included: The AA says the check won’t show insurance claims, repairs or incidents
Packages and prices
| Package | Price | Checks | Finance, stolen and write-off | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle history check compared | £14.99 | 1 | Yes | Checks provided by HPI Limited. |
| Multi-check (5 vehicles) | £30 | 5 | Yes | £6 per check. |
One product at one price, plus a 5-check pack. Multi-check: 5 checks for £30 (£6 each).
Strengths
- HPI-supplied data with the £30,000 HPI guarantee
- 5 checks for £30 (£6 each) is the best multi-car deal here
- A single product, so there’s no tier confusion
Weaknesses
- MOT history, valuation and import/export are not listed
- No free check
- The AA says it won’t show insurance claims, repairs or incidents
Pricing analysis
One product at one price (£14.99), plus a 5-check pack for £30. There are no tiers to compare, so it scores highly for pricing transparency.
Guarantee: £30,000. The HPI guarantee, which the AA says refunds financial loss if vital information is missed.
Usability analysis
Buying is straightforward and the AA states plainly what the check won’t show: insurance claims, repairs or incidents. That honesty helps buyers understand the result. The report itself is supplied by HPI.
Who AA is best for
Buyers comparing several cars (5 checks for £30). If you’re comparing several cars, or want HPI-supplied data with the HPI guarantee for less than HPI’s own price, the AA check is excellent value.
Alternatives to AA
- HPI Check #3 · 8.7/10 · £19.99 HPI’s own check adds MOT history and a valuation, for £19.99.
- Carpeep #1 · 9.0/10 · £15 Lists MOT, import/export and colour checks with a £30,000 guarantee for £15.
- MotorCheck #4 · 8.6/10 · £9.99 A single full check for £9.99, or 5 for £19.99.
Final verdict
For one car, the AA check is solid HPI-backed protection at £14.99. For five cars at £6 each, it’s the best deal in the market.
Sources and verification
Facts on this page were checked against AA’s own website on . Verification confidence: High. Checked against the AA vehicle check page.
Data source: The AA says its checks are provided by HPI Limited.
- AA vehicle check (opens in a new tab) (accessed 6 October 2026)
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