CarCheckerUK used car advert analysis
UK's smarter way to check used cars

Check the red flags.Buy with confidence.

Paste a used car advert and get an instant risk score, red flags, model issues and buying advice — free.

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Example analysisAnalysis complete

2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI SE

78,000 mi · Petrol · Manual · £8,990

62
/ 100

Moderate Risk

3 issues flagged

Red flags

3
  • High mileage for age
  • Timing chain risk
  • Previous MOT advisories

Good signals

3
  • MOT valid — 11 months
  • Full service history
  • No finance recorded

Buying advice: Check timing chain service history and budget for potential repairs before committing.

How it works

  1. 1

    Paste the advert

    Copy the listing from AutoTrader, Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace.

  2. 2

    Add details (optional)

    Mileage, MOT and service history make the score sharper.

  3. 3

    Read the report

    Risk score, red flags, model issues and questions to ask — instantly.

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How it works

Understand the tool in under 10 seconds.

CarChecker keeps the first pass simple: copy the advert, review the warnings, then turn up to the viewing with better questions.

Step 1

Paste advert

Copy and paste any UK used car listing.

Step 2

Review red flags

We analyse the advert and highlight risks.

Step 3

Buy smarter

Use our questions and checklist before viewing.

Why CarChecker

Everything you need to make the right decision.

The analysis is designed to be useful before you waste time on messages, viewings or unnecessary paid checks.

Risk score

Instant overall rating so you know where you stand.

Model-specific issues

Known faults and reliability problems for the exact model.

Questions to ask seller

Expert-backed questions to uncover hidden problems.

Ownership cost estimate

Insurance, tax, fuel and typical running costs.

Inspection checklist

What to check when viewing and test driving.

Vehicle history prompt

Know when a paid history check is worth doing.