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Frequently asked questions
64 answers to common questions across 13 topics - such as finance and mileage checks, VRT, NCT, and vehicle documents.
MyVehicle.ie Checks
- Why should I purchase a Car History Check?
- What is contained in a Full Car History Check Report?
- What is contained in an Irish & UK Full Check?
- Free Car Check - What is it?
- Do you provide a free car history check report?
- What does the Free Car Check contain?
- What is the Free Car Identity Check?
- Can you do a Van History Check?
- Can you do a Motorcycle History Check?
UK Vehicle Checks
Mileage
Finance
Write-Off Vehicles
- Can you tell if the car was ever a "Write-off"?
- Do you disclose all write-off categories?
- What are the different categories of write-offs?
- What is a category A Write-Off?
- What is a category B Write-Off?
- What is a category C Write-Off?
- What is a category D Write-Off?
- What does beyond economical repair mean?
- Can I drive a written-off vehicle?
NCT (National Car Test)
Engine & Vehicle Changes
- Where on a vehicle, can I find a VIN/Chassis Number?
- Has the engine been replaced?
- Why is it important to check if an engine has been replaced?
- Why are most of the characters on the VIN/Chassis Number hashed out on the MyVehicle Car History Check?
- If the VIN/Chassis Number, VRC or NCT Certificate Number do not match what are the next steps?
- Do you track colour changes?
- Is it important to check the colour changes of a car?
Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspections
- Can you arrange for an On-Site Pre-Purchase Inspection?
- How much does it cost for an On-Site Pre-Purchase Inspection of a vehicle?
- What kind of checks are carried out when I get a Pre-Purchase Inspection?
- Why is it important to get a Pre-Purchase Inspection carried out?
- Can MyVehicle arrange an Engineers Inspection in the UK?
- Can I get an Engineer’s inspection on my own vehicle?
Owners
Vehicle Documents
VRT & Motor Tax
Misc. FAQ's
- Can you tell me if the car has valid Road Tax?
- Can you check if it was previously used as a Taxi or Hackney?
- What are the most common makes and models used as taxis and hackneys?
- What if I input the wrong registration number or make a typo?
- I have inputted the wrong registration number and purchased the wrong report?
- What does Damage Alert mean?
- How can I get a MyVehicle car history check if I don’t have an email address?
- Can I get a report after 5pm?
- How long does it take to get a MyVehicle Car Check?
- What should I do if I have a query on the MyVehicle Car History Check?
- What are Promotion Codes?
- I have a Promo Code - Where do I put it?
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