Car service history check — official UK dealership records
- No records, no charge
- Manufacturer dealer records
- Results in minutes
Run a car service history check in minutes. 2 in 3 of the 7,000+ vehicles we've checked return full manufacturer service records — you only pay if we find them, card authorised not charged until records are returned.
As featured in
Car Mechanics
May 2026 · Dealer's Diary
“A quick and convenient way of finding and downloading history if a car comes in without any but you know it should have.”
See What You Get
Sample Service History Report
Every check delivers a detailed report with official manufacturer dealership records.
Service Dates & Mileage
See every recorded service date and mileage reading from official manufacturer systems.
Work Performed
Details of servicing work carried out at each visit — oil changes, inspections, repairs and more.
Official Dealership Records
Data sourced directly from manufacturer OE systems — the same records franchised dealers use.
Digital Report via Email
Your complete service history report is delivered instantly to your email address as a digital document.
No Charge If We Find Nothing
Your card is authorised at checkout but only charged when we successfully return records. Find nothing? The authorisation is cancelled — no charge ever happens.
Major Brand Coverage
Full dealer records for BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen, Porsche, Jaguar, Land Rover and many more — plus partial coverage for many others.
Factory Build Sheet (optional)
Add the exact factory paint name and code, interior trim, gearbox and every option the manufacturer fitted — the details you need to advertise or identify a car precisely.
Official Manufacturer Service History Report
Verified dealer records sourced from manufacturer databases
15 Mar 2024
61,200 miSytner BMW, Bath
Oil & filter change, brake fluid replacement, vehicle inspection
22 Sep 2023
48,700 miStratstone BMW, Bristol
Full service, air filter replacement, fuel filter replaced
10 Mar 2023
36,500 miDick Lovett BMW, Swindon
Oil & filter change, cabin filter, vehicle health check
08 Aug 2022
Stratstone BMW, Bristol
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Vehicles checked
Real volume across all our sites
Return official records
Verified from manufacturer systems
UK manufacturer brands
From Audi to Volvo, with full dealer records for the major brands
If no records are found
Card not charged unless we find data
How do I run a car service history check?
How It Works
Three Simple Steps
Enter Your Registration
Type in your vehicle registration number (VRM) — it takes seconds.
We Check Official Records
We query manufacturer dealership databases — the same systems used by franchised dealers.
Receive Your Report In Minutes
Most reports land in your inbox within minutes of payment — full digital service history, ready to download or print.
Supported Brands
Manufacturer Records
We access service history data directly from manufacturer dealership systems — covering most European vehicles from 2012 model year onwards.
Full Service History
(18)Itemised dealer records: the date of each franchised visit, the odometer reading, what was done and which dealer did it.
Workshop Remarks
(12)Entries come from recall and warranty work rather than routine servicing, so they rarely list what was serviced. Visits that fall about a service interval apart still suggest the car was being looked after at the dealer.
Why Trust Us
Verification, not guesswork
Service history is only useful if the data is real. Here's what we do — and don't do — to keep it that way.
Official manufacturer systems, not scraped data
Records come from the manufacturers' own service systems — the ones franchised dealerships log their work in — through our data provider. Nothing is scraped: the records you see are the records a main dealer would see.
Honest about what we can and can't find
2 in 3 of the vehicles we check return official records. If a car has only been serviced at independent garages, those records usually aren't in manufacturer systems — and we tell you that upfront, not after payment.
You don't pay unless we find records
Your card is authorised at checkout but not charged. If we find nothing, the authorisation is cancelled — not refunded, never taken. No refund admin, no waiting for money to come back.
Coverage grows with the manufacturers
Full dealer records for BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen and many more — plus partial coverage (workshop remarks or limited data) for many others. New brands added as manufacturers open their systems. Tier shown for the entered VRM before you spend.
Pricing
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Your card is only charged if we find records — no charge if we find nothing.
One-Off Check
Single vehicle service history report
£9.99
per check
- Full official service history
- Instant digital report
- Official manufacturer records
- No account required
- Card authorised, not charged until records are returned
- Optional factory build sheet — paint code, trim and factory options
No account needed
Dealer Programme
Discounted checks for verified motor traders
£4.99
per check
- £4.99 per check (save 50%)
- Trade dashboard
- Full check history & records
- No charge if no history found
- Optional factory build sheet, however you pay
Free to sign up — start saving instantly
Who Uses This
Built for Buyers, Sellers & Trade
Private Buyers
Verify a car's service history before purchasing. Spot mileage discrepancies, confirm regular servicing, and buy with confidence.
Check a Vehicle →Private Sellers
Prove your car's full service history to boost resale value. A verified service record can add £3,000+ to your asking price.
Get Your Report →Motor Trade
Access trade-priced checks at £4.99 per vehicle through our dealer programme. Run checks from your dashboard and build buyer confidence.
Sign Up for Dealer Account →Fleet Managers
Audit service compliance across your vehicle fleet. Verify that all vehicles have been serviced at authorised dealerships on schedule.
Check a Vehicle →Lost Your Service Book?
It happens more often than you think. If your vehicle has been serviced at a franchised dealership, the records are stored digitally — even if you've lost the physical service book.
No charge unless we find records
New
See exactly how your car left the factory
The factory build sheet lists the exact paint name and code, interior trim, gearbox and every option fitted — typically well over a hundred entries. Check the spec free, or add the build sheet to any service history check for £2.99.
Popular checks: service history check, check car service history, check service history by reg or browse service history by manufacturer.
Free tools: free MOT check, when is my MOT due, car tax check, car spec & build sheet check and mileage & clocking check.
Transparency
What We Don't Check
We believe in being upfront about what our service covers — and what it doesn't.
Independent Garage Records
We only access franchised dealership systems. Services performed at independent workshops are not included in our reports.
Car Valuations
We don't value cars. Our optional car check covers finance, stolen and write-off records (data provided by Experian), not what the car is worth.
Keeper Details
The service history check doesn't include keeper history. The optional car check shows how many previous keepers a car has had, but never who they were.
Warranty Claims
Manufacturer warranty claims are tracked separately from service records and may not appear in our reports.
Guides
Service History Guides & Tips
How to Check a Car's Service History Online
How online service history checks work, what they retrieve, and what to expect from the results.
Read guide →What Is Full Service History?
What FSH means, what records it includes, and why it matters when buying or selling a used car in the UK.
Read guide →Red Flags in Service Records
Warning signs in a vehicle's service history that indicate potential problems.
Read guide →Service History Check vs Car History Check
They cover different things. Here's what each check does and when you need both.
Read guide →How to Check Before Buying
A step-by-step guide to verifying a used car's service history before you commit.
Read guide →Used Car Service History Checklist
A practical, printable checklist covering online checks, physical inspection, and post-purchase steps.
Read guide →FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Enter your registration number on this page to check your car's service history online. We retrieve official records directly from manufacturer dealership databases — showing every service visit logged by franchised dealers, including dates, mileage readings, and work performed. Results are typically delivered within minutes.
A car service history check looks up a vehicle's servicing record from official manufacturer and franchised dealer databases — the date, mileage and work carried out at each visit. It is not the same as the MOT record, which only shows test results and advisories. We return the service history for a UK car by registration or VIN, and your card is not charged if no records are found.
Enter the registration or VIN above and confirm the vehicle we find. We then search official manufacturer dealership records and email the report, usually within a few minutes. There is no account to create, and if no service records are found you are not charged. For a step-by-step walkthrough, see our guide to checking a car's service history.
We cover 45 manufacturer brands across three coverage levels:
Full Service History (18 brands)
Audi, BMW, Cupra, Ford, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Porsche, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen
Workshop Remarks (13 brands)
Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dacia, Dodge, Fiat, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Peugeot, Polestar, Renault, Volvo
Limited Coverage (14 brands)
Aixam, Alpine, Bentley, DAF, DS, Ferrari, Honda, Iveco, Maserati, MG, Piaggio, Subaru, Suzuki, Yamaha
If no service history is found for your vehicle, your card is not charged — regardless of the brand's coverage level.
Reports are typically delivered to your email within minutes of payment. In rare cases, it may take up to a few hours depending on the manufacturer system response time.
No. Your card is authorised at checkout but not actually charged. If we find service history we capture the payment; if we find nothing we cancel the authorisation — you're never charged, no refund admin. Not all vehicles have electronically recorded service history, particularly older models manufactured before 2012.
We access data directly from Original Equipment (OE) manufacturer databases — the same systems used by franchised dealerships. This means the records are official and verified. MOT data comes directly from the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency).
A full service history check costs £9.99 for a one-off report. However, your card is authorised but not charged unless records are found — so you only pay when we find data. You can also check a vehicle's MOT history for free on the DVSA website, though this doesn't include service records.
No. A car history check covers finance, insurance write-offs, and stolen vehicle markers. A service history check focuses specifically on whether the vehicle was serviced at manufacturer dealerships and what work was recorded. For finance, stolen and write-off records we also offer a separate Car check, using data provided by Experian. It costs £8.00 added to a service history check, or £12.99 on its own. It comes with Experian's Data Guarantee (up to £10,000 for 12 months; Experian's terms apply).
No. For a standard one-off check, you simply enter your vehicle registration, your email, and proceed to payment. No account is required. Dealer accounts are only needed for the discounted dealer programme.
The dealer programme offers motor traders a discounted per-check rate. Sign up for a free dealer account to get started. Once registered, you get access to a dashboard where you can run checks and view your full check history.
Yes. We use Stripe for payment processing (PCI-DSS compliant) and do not store your card details. Your email and vehicle details are only used to deliver your report and are handled in accordance with our privacy policy.
Are you a motor trader? See trade pricing — checks as low as £2.81 with a monthly plan, or £4.99 pay-as-you-go.