Comparison
FindServiceHistory vs RAC Vehicle Check — what each one tells you
The RAC vehicle check is well-known for finance, theft, and write-off data. We're a different product entirely — service history records direct from manufacturer dealer systems.
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 RAC Vehicle Check
| Feature | FindServiceHistory | RAC Vehicle Check |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Manufacturer service history + MOT | Finance, write-offs, stolen status, mileage anomalies |
| Manufacturer service records | ✓ Included | ✗ Not included |
| Price (single check) | £9.99 | From ~£15.99 (single check) |
| No-result refund | ✓ Automatic refund | No 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 — outstanding finance, theft, accident write-offs |
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 a car's actual maintenance history, recover lost dealer records, or prove full service history when selling.
Run a Service History CheckUse RAC Vehicle Check when…
You're concerned about the financial/legal status of the vehicle — outstanding finance, write-off category, stolen status.
We don't link out to RAC Vehicle Check — visit their website if you need their specific data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the RAC vehicle check include service history?
RAC's vehicle check focuses on provenance data — finance, theft, write-offs, mileage discrepancies. Their reports don't include the manufacturer-logged service entries that show how the car has been maintained.
Should I use both?
For a full picture before buying a used car, yes. RAC (or HPI/AA) covers the legal/financial side; FindServiceHistory covers the maintenance side. Each costs around £10–£20 individually.
What does FindServiceHistory cover that RAC doesn't?
Service entries logged by franchised UK dealers — date, mileage, dealership, work performed — for BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen and many more major brands (plus partial coverage for many others). This shows whether the car has actually been serviced as claimed.
Will FindServiceHistory tell me if a car has outstanding finance?
No — that's what RAC, HPI or AA reports are for. Different problem, different report.
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