What is carVertical?

Buying a used car involves more than checking its appearance and taking it for a test drive. A vehicle may have a history of accidents, mileage discrepancies, theft records or other issues that are not immediately obvious. carVertical provides paid vehicle history reports designed to help buyers investigate a car before making a purchase.

You can start a check using a vehicle registration number or its 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). carVertical searches information from multiple data sources and presents available findings in a report. Depending on the vehicle and the records available, this may include mileage readings, damage history, recorded photographs, ownership changes, theft information, specifications, market-value estimates and financial or legal information. Not every report contains every type of record.

A CarVertical Discount Code may reduce the cost of an individual report or a package covering several vehicles. This can be useful if you are comparing multiple second-hand cars, buying vehicles for a business or researching a potential purchase before arranging an inspection.

Current carVertical offers and discounts

The offers supplied for this page include the following potential savings. They should be checked against the current terms on the official website, as prices, promotions and eligibility can change.

How to choose the right carVertical report package

The best option depends on how many vehicles you need to check.

• One vehicle: If you have already found a car you are seriously considering, compare the price of one report with any current promotional offer.

• Several vehicles: If you are comparing listings, a multi-report bundle may work out cheaper per check. Make sure you can use all the reports before they expire.

• Business use: Dealers and other automotive businesses should review the available business packages and their terms. Business pricing and payment arrangements may differ from consumer offers.

• Student buyers: If you qualify for a student promotion, compare the discounted single-report price with any available bundle before paying.

Unused report credits are valid for six months from purchase, according to carVertical’s Help Centre. Reports generated for a vehicle can be viewed online for 30 days, while a downloadable PDF allows you to keep a copy.

How to use a CarVertical voucher code

Applying a carVertical voucher code is usually a straightforward part of checkout.

1. Visit the official carVertical UK website.

2. Enter the vehicle registration number or switch to the VIN option and enter the vehicle’s VIN.

3. Continue to the available report or bundle options and choose the package that suits your needs.

4. Proceed to checkout and look for the discount or promotional-code field, if one is offered.

5. Enter your CarVertical promo code exactly as supplied and apply it.

6. Check the final total before completing payment to make sure the discount has been applied.

The official buying instructions confirm that you can enter a registration number or VIN, select a report package and pay online.

If your code does not work, check that it has not expired, that it applies to your chosen package and that you have met any eligibility conditions. Some offers may be intended for students, business customers or specific bundles. A discount advertised as “up to” a particular percentage may also apply only to selected options.

Payment methods, report access and refunds

carVertical reports are digital, so there is no physical delivery charge or parcel to wait for. The company says reports are typically generated in around a minute and made available in your account and by email. If you cannot find a report, check your inbox, spam folder and the account used to make the purchase.

Accepted payment methods can include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, internet banking in selected regions and cryptocurrency. The options shown at checkout are the ones available for your location and transaction.

Check the return conditions before purchasing.

Under carVertical’s published terms, unused reports can generally be eligible for withdrawal within 14 days of purchase, subject to the stated conditions. Once a report has been generated, the service is treated as provided, and different rules apply. Separately, carVertical says that a report with no historical data in key sections may be returned automatically as an unused report. If a generated report contains errors, has not been received or there are other legitimate circumstances, you can contact support within 30 days to request a return; approval depends on the policy.

Is a carVertical report enough to buy a used car?

A vehicle history report is a useful research tool, but it should not replace a physical inspection, a test drive or checks of the vehicle’s official documents. A report can only show information available in the data sources searched, and the amount of history available varies by vehicle.

For a UK purchase, use the report alongside checks of the car’s MOT history, service records, V5C logbook and any relevant finance or ownership information. If something looks inconsistent, ask the seller for an explanation and consider getting an independent inspection before committing to the purchase.

The aim is to use the report to spot potential warning signs, compare vehicles and decide what needs further investigation—not to assume that a report with limited findings proves a car has no problems.

Newsletter offers, student savings and seasonal deals

The supplied offers include a potential 22% student discount, an extra 20% off orders and discounts on vehicle report bundles. Check the terms of each offer to see whether student verification is required, which packages qualify and whether the promotion can be used alongside another discount.

carVertical also has a newsletter sign-up option on its pricing page, where it says subscribers can receive updates and promotions. However, a separate newsletter welcome discount has not been confirmed for this page.

It can be worth checking for new promotions when comparing used cars or planning several vehicle checks. Rather than choosing a package based only on the largest advertised percentage, calculate the final price per report and make sure you can use the included credits before they expire.

For current pricing and terms, visit carVertical UK.