About Rapid Car Check
Rapid Car Check helps drivers, dealers and developers access instant, accurate information about any vehicle registered in the United Kingdom.
Our platform makes it simple to check a car by registration, view MOT history, confirm tax and mileage, and see full vehicle specifications in seconds.
Whether you are buying a used car, managing a fleet, running a dealership or building apps that rely on live automotive data, Rapid Car Check gives you the power of real time vehicle insight.
Who We Help
Everyday Drivers and Car Buyers
People use Rapid Car Check to make confident decisions when buying or selling a car.
You can:
- Check if a car is stolen, written off or has outstanding finance
- View MOT and tax status instantly
- Find full vehicle specs by registration including engine size, BHP and CO₂ emissions
- See current and future valuations before you buy
We combine official DVLA and DVSA data with Experian checks for accuracy and peace of mind.
Car Dealers and Motor Traders
Dealers and traders use Rapid Car Check to protect their business and enhance customer trust.
You can:
- Run multiple checks quickly before purchasing stock
- Access accurate valuations and finance data
- Create branded vehicle reports for customers
- Save time and reduce risk with batch report options
Our data helps you sell faster, with greater confidence and transparency.
Developers, Platforms and Automotive Businesses
Developers and digital teams integrate our data directly into their own systems.
Using the Rapid Car Check API and WordPress Plugin, you can:
- Add car checks to your website or app
- Retrieve technical specifications, valuations and history data automatically
- Scale to thousands of lookups per month with transparent pricing
- Build new customer experiences powered by trusted automotive data
Our technology connects to our own databases, giving you access to the same live data that powers leading UK automotive platforms.
What We Do
We provide three clear types of vehicle checks:
- Free Check – Quick access to essential vehicle data including MOT and tax status
- Standard Check – Adds mileage, ownership and key history information
- Complete Check – Includes valuation, finance, write off, and Ex Taxi data (coming soon) for full transparency
Each report is built on verified data and updated continuously for reliability.
Our Technology and Data Sources
Rapid Car Check combines:
- The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency)
- The DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency)
- Experian PLC
- The Police National Computer (PNC)
- The Motor Insurance Anti-Fraud and Theft Register (MIAFTR)
- Our own sources for full car specifications, valuations and technical features
- Stripe for secure payments and subscriptions
- United Kingdom hosted servers for performance and compliance
This integration ensures every vehicle check is fast, accurate and trustworthy.
Our Mission
To make vehicle data transparent and accessible to everyone.
From individuals buying a single car to developers building large scale platforms, we make automotive data easy to access, understand and use.
We aim to give drivers clarity, dealers confidence and developers control — all in one platform.