How does a vehicle history check work?

You enter the car's registration number, and the check runs it against several databases — including the DVLA and DVSA, police-reported stolen vehicle records, finance companies, the insurance industry's write-off registers, and market data providers for valuation.

Your results are compiled into a single report, usually ready within seconds of payment. There's no manual review involved — everything is pulled automatically from records other parties (the DVLA, DVSA, insurers, lenders, police, and valuation providers) have already reported.