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Buying a Used Car
Verify mileage with official MOT records. Flag scam signals. Get negotiation tips. All in 60 seconds.
What UK Buyers Are Saying
"Report flagged the title said 52k miles but the description mentioned a service at 67k. Brought it up with the seller and he went quiet then blocked me. Would've handed over £6k for a clocked car."
"The price breakdown showed the Golf I was looking at was listed £600 above what similar ones were actually selling for. Went in with the numbers, knocked it down to a fair price. Worth every penny."
"Didn't know what half the MOT history meant but the report broke it all down - what the advisories were, whether the mileage stacked up, and what questions to ask on the day. Made me feel a lot more confident going to view it."
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How CarMate Works
Full fraud check, DVLA data, and price analysis in 4 simple steps
Add the Listing
Paste a Gumtree or eBay link, upload a screenshot of any listing, or enter the details manually. We handle all three
Full Analysis
We run a fraud signal check, cross-reference DVLA & MOT data, and analyse the listing for scams, price accuracy, and hidden issues
Get Your Report
Receive a detailed PDF report with scam risk score, price analysis, and expert negotiation strategies
Buy with Confidence
Make an informed decision with all the facts, negotiate better, and avoid costly scams
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Everything You Need to Buy Confidently
Professional car buying insights normally reserved for dealers - now available to everyone
Scam Detection
Automated fraud signal analysis checks listings for common scam patterns, fake prices, and suspicious details that cost buyers thousands.
Price Analysis
Know if you're getting a fair deal. We compare prices to market value and flag overpriced vehicles instantly.
Red Flag Alerts
Automatic detection of clocked mileage, missing service history, and other warning signs buyers miss.
Running Costs
Get insurance group, road tax, and fuel economy estimates so you know the TRUE cost of ownership.
Seller Questions
Get specific questions to ask the seller based on what the listing reveals, so you can expose issues before you waste a trip.
Negotiation Tips
Personalized advice on how to negotiate the price down based on market conditions and car condition.
PDF Reports
Download professional reports to take with you when viewing. Impress sellers and stay organized.
Instant Results
Complete analysis in under 90 seconds. No waiting, no forms to fill - just paste the URL and go.
How We Score Every Listing
Our deal score combines fraud signal analysis, official DVLA & DVSA data, mileage verification, and price comparison into one clear verdict
Listing stacks up. Price is fair, no serious red flags, seller appears genuine. Still do your checks, but this one's worth viewing.
Some concerns present. Could be missing history, vague description, or a price that needs explaining. Go in informed and ask the right questions.
Multiple red flags detected. Could be a scam, clocked mileage, or a car with serious undisclosed issues. Walk away unless you have a very good reason not to.
What goes into the score
Price vs market, urgency language, missing contact info, suspicious patterns
Tax status, MOT validity, fuel type, colour - cross-referenced against the listing
Pass rate, mileage consistency, mechanical failures vs wear items, recurring issues
Compared to current market value for the make, model, year, and mileage
Description detail, photo quality, disclosed faults, modification transparency
Annual usage pattern checked against MOT records to flag potential clocking
CarMate's score is a risk assessment, not a guarantee. Always view the car in person and consider an independent inspection before purchasing.
Pay Once, Use When You Need
No subscription. Buy audit credits and use them at your own pace. They never expire.
Every audit includes
- Full fraud signal analysis
- DVLA & MOT history check
- Market price analysis
- Negotiation tips
- Detailed PDF report
- Credits never expire
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee - If you're not satisfied with your analysis, we'll refund you. No questions asked.