Know what the listing doesn't tell you.
MOT history, fair price check, fraud signals, and questions to ask the seller. In 60 seconds.
Buyer stories · in their own words
What buyers actually find.
“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.
The report · nine checks, one verdict
Everything the listing's leaving out.
A full breakdown of what CarMate verifies before you drive across the country to look at it.
Overpriced by ~£800. Two fraud signals detected. MOT and mileage verified against DVLA records.
How it works · four steps, sixty seconds
From listing to verdict, before you message the seller.
- 01
Add the listing
Paste a Gumtree or eBay Motors link, upload a screenshot from AutoTrader, Facebook, Copart or BCA, or type the details in by hand.
- 02
We run the checks
DVLA and DVSA records, mileage timeline, fair-price benchmark, scam signals. Sixty seconds, no waiting.
- 03
You get the verdict
Deal score with a clear reason, price gap to market, MOT advisories, fraud flags, and questions to ask the seller.
- 04
Negotiate, or walk
A negotiation floor based on real comparable sales, a script for the call, and a straight recommendation either way.
Live demo · pasting a Gumtree URL
In every report · checks most buyers skip
What's actually in the report.
The questions you'd ask a mechanic at the kerbside, answered before you've even left the house.
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.
Pay Once, Use When You Need
No subscription. Buy audit credits and use them at your own pace. They never expire.
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).
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee - If you're not satisfied with your analysis, we'll refund you. No questions asked.