Know what the listing doesn't tell you.
MOT history, fair price check, fraud signals, and questions to ask the seller. In 60 seconds.
Straight from UK Buyers
"Would've handed over £6k for a clocked car."
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.
"Knocked it down to a fair price."
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.
"Made me feel a lot more confident."
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.
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A full breakdown of everything CarMate checks, before you waste a trip
Overpriced by ~£800. Two fraud signals detected. MOT and mileage verified against DVLA records.
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We cross-reference DVLA and MOT records, run market price analysis, and check every risk signal in the listing, all within 60 seconds.
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Deal score, price verdict, MOT summary, fraud check, and negotiation strategy. Auction lots also include repair estimates and a max-bid recommendation.
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Your report tells you exactly what to say. Specific questions to ask the seller, a negotiation floor based on real data, and a straight recommendation.
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Everything You Need to Buy Confidently
Professional car buying insights normally reserved for dealers - now available to everyone
Risk Signals
Most ImportantFlags suspicious pricing patterns, fraud signals, and listing red flags before you waste a viewing.
Price Analysis
Compares against real market data. See whether the asking price is fair, overpriced, or genuinely below market.
MOT & DVLA Check
Official government records on tax status, MOT history, mileage consistency, and outstanding advisories.
Seller Questions
Tailored questions based on the specific listing — so you know exactly what to ask before you go.
Negotiation Tips
A specific opening offer and the leverage points to justify it, based on what the report actually found.
PDF Report
A professional report you can take to the viewing. Covers everything, looks the part.
The deal score, explained
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.
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Every audit includes
- Fraud & risk signal check (private listings)
- Damage assessment & all-in cost (auction lots)
- DVLA & MOT history check
- Market price analysis
- Negotiation tips & seller questions
- Detailed PDF report
- Credits never expire
One credit works for both private listings and auction lots (Copart, BCA).
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