Comparison
FindServiceHistory vs HPI Check — which one do you need?
HPI is the UK's best-known vehicle provenance check. We're a service history check. Here's what each one covers, what they don't, and when to use which.
Find Your Car's Service History Online
Check your car's service history using official UK manufacturer dealership records. Enter a registration number to see every franchised dealer service on file — dates, mileages, and work performed.
Full dealership records for BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen and many more — plus partial coverage for many others. Your card is authorised but not charged unless we find records.
FindServiceHistory vs HPI Check
| Feature | FindServiceHistory | HPI Check |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Manufacturer service history + MOT | Finance, write-offs, theft, mileage, plate changes |
| Manufacturer service records | ✓ Included | ✗ Not in standard report |
| Price (single check) | £9.99 | From ~£19.99 (single check) |
| No-result refund | ✓ Automatic refund | No specific no-data refund |
| Data source | Direct from manufacturer dealer systems | DVLA, insurer, finance house data |
| Best for | Verifying service history before buying or selling | Provenance — confirming the car isn't stolen, has no outstanding finance, hasn't been written off |
Comparison reflects publicly available pricing and service descriptions at time of writing. Always check the competitor's site for the latest details.
Which one should you use?
Use FindServiceHistory when…
You want to verify that the seller's service history claims are real, recover lost service records, or prove a full service history when selling. You care about how the car has been maintained.
Run a Service History CheckUse HPI Check when…
You're worried about outstanding finance, theft, write-off history, or plate changes. These are legal/financial risks rather than maintenance ones.
We don't link out to HPI Check — visit their website if you need their specific data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between FindServiceHistory and HPI Check?
HPI Check focuses on outstanding finance, write-offs, stolen status and previous owners. FindServiceHistory focuses on official manufacturer service records (the dealer-logged service history) plus DVSA MOT history. They cover different problems — most informed used-car buyers run both.
Does HPI Check include service history?
HPI Check's standard report does not include manufacturer service history. They have surfaced limited service entry data in some plans historically, but for full dealer-logged service records you need a dedicated service history check.
Which is more expensive — HPI or FindServiceHistory?
FindServiceHistory is £9.99 per check — your card is not charged if no records are found. HPI Check pricing varies by plan (typically around £19.99 for a single full check).
Should I buy both?
If you're buying a used car, yes — HPI tells you the legal/finance status (no outstanding finance, not stolen, not written off), and FindServiceHistory tells you whether it's actually been maintained. They're complementary, not interchangeable.
Ready to check a service history?
Enter the UK registration above. Reports arrive in minutes — your card is not charged if no manufacturer records are found.
Run a Service History Check — £9.99