MyCarCheck review 2026
- Cheapest Full Check
The cheapest single full check at £8.49, with a useful free check, but no data guarantee is offered.
- Full check price
- £8.49
- Product compared
- Comprehensive
- Data guarantee
- None listed
- Best for
- Price-first buyers who don’t need a guarantee
Verdict
MyCarCheck’s Comprehensive check is the cheapest single full check in our comparison at £8.49. It lists outstanding finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, plate transfers, exported and scrapped markers and a valuation, with data supplied via CDL Vehicle Information Services.
It ranks lower mainly because there’s no data guarantee, and because mileage discrepancy and keeper checks aren’t itemised for the paid check.
How MyCarCheck scores
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage and included checks | 30% | 7.0 | Comprehensive covers finance, stolen, write-off, MOT, plates, exported, scrapped and valuation. Mileage and keeper checks are not itemised. |
| Price and value | 25% | 8.0 | £8.49 is the cheapest single full check here, but there is no data guarantee. |
| Risk clarity | 20% | 7.0 | Core checks are listed, with no guarantee behind the results. |
| Pricing transparency | 10% | 7.0 | Clear tiers and bundles, but promotional pricing and a Basic tier without a finance check need care. |
| Report usability | 15% | 7.5 | The free check previews the report format, and AI insights summarise the car. |
| Weighted score | 100% | 7.3 | Sum of each score × its weight. |
What the MyCarCheck full check includes
Based on what MyCarCheck lists for its Comprehensive. “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
- Not listed by provider Mileage check core Not listed by provider
- Included MOT history Included
- Not listed by provider Previous keepers Not listed by provider
- Included Plate changes Included
- Partial: Exported marker listed; imported not mentioned Imported / exported Partial: Exported marker listed; imported not mentioned
- Included Scrapped marker Included
- Not listed by provider Colour changes Not listed by provider
- Not listed by provider VIN / logbook match Not listed by provider
- Not listed by provider High-risk marker Not listed by provider
- Included Valuation Included
- Not listed by provider Damage records Not listed by provider
Packages and prices
| Package | Price | Checks | Finance, stolen and write-off | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free check | Free | 1 | No | MOT history, valuation and basic details. |
| Basic | £4.99 | 1 | No | No outstanding finance check. |
| Comprehensive compared | £8.49 | 1 | Yes | Advertised as “now just £8.49”. |
| Comprehensive 2-pack | £9.99 | 2 | Yes | Promotional price. Seasonal sale price. |
| Comprehensive 3-pack | £12.49 | 3 | Yes | |
| Comprehensive 5-pack | £19.99 | 5 | Yes | |
| Comprehensive 10-pack | £34.99 | 10 | Yes | £3.50 per check |
One-off prices with no subscription. £8.49 is presented as “now just”, and the 2-for-£9.99 deal sits under a seasonal sale banner. Multi-check: From 2 for £9.99 (sale price) to 10 for £34.99, with larger trade-size bundles.
Strengths
- The cheapest single full check here at £8.49
- The free check includes MOT history and a valuation
- Bundles bring the price down to £3.50 per check (10 for £34.99)
Weaknesses
- No data guarantee shown
- Mileage discrepancy and keeper checks not itemised
- The £4.99 Basic tier has no finance check
Pricing analysis
Three tiers: a free check, Basic (£4.99) and Comprehensive (£8.49, presented as “now just”). Basic leaves out outstanding finance, so choose Comprehensive. Bundles run from 2 for £9.99 (a seasonal sale price) to 10 for £34.99 (£3.50 each), with larger trade-size packs. There’s no subscription.
Guarantee: No data guarantee shown.
Usability analysis
The free check is genuinely useful, with MOT status and history, basic details and a valuation, and it previews the report format before you pay. AI-generated insights summarise the car.
Who MyCarCheck is best for
Price-first buyers who don’t need a guarantee. If price comes first and you don’t need a guarantee, or you want a strong free check, MyCarCheck is a good option.
Free check: Free check: MOT status and history, valuation and basic details.
Alternatives to MyCarCheck
- MotorCheck #4 · 8.6/10 · £9.99 £1.50 more for a full check with a £30,000 guarantee.
- Total Car Check #7 · 8.0/10 · £9.99 Gold at £9.99 with a £30,000 guarantee.
- Carpeep #1 · 9.0/10 · £15 Our #1, with every core check and a £30,000 guarantee for £15.
Final verdict
MyCarCheck is the cheapest way to get finance, stolen and write-off checks on one car. For a little more, a £30,000 guarantee is worth having on most purchases.
Sources and verification
Facts on this page were checked against MyCarCheck’s own website on . Verification confidence: Medium. Checked against the MyCarCheck home and pricing page. Mileage and keeper checks are not itemised.
Data source: MyCarCheck says its data is supplied via CDL Vehicle Information Services.
- Home and pricing (opens in a new tab) (accessed 6 October 2026)
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