01Vehicle record
What does this car’s record show?
Official MOT dates, mileages, defects and recurring advisories when the registration is available.
Independent help for UK used-car buyers
Know whether to call, view or skip.
Paste the advert. Carl screens the available record, seller claims and asking-price context—then keeps the evidence together if you decide to pursue the car.
Illustrative Quick Screen Evidence checked
2019 Volkswagen Golf · 38,400 miles£10,995
Call firstPromising, but get proof before travelling.
The price looks plausible. The history claim still needs dated evidence.01 Car record02 Advert audit03 Market04 Risk
Official record
MOT mileage rises consistently
Needs proof
“Full history” has no dated invoice coverage
Seller claim
Two working keys stated; confirm before travelling
Market context
Compared with 13 close asking-price adverts
Carl’s next move
Ask for the registration and dated service invoices before arranging a viewing.
Official MOT evidence where available9,750+ recent UK asking-price advertsEvidence, seller claims and unknowns kept separateNo subscription
When one advert looks promising
Know what to ask, check and offer.
The £4.99 Buyer Check turns the available evidence for one car into the next practical move—before you spend a Saturday travelling to see it.
Inside one Buyer Check
Four answers for the car in front of you.
02Model-year watchlist
What deserves attention at the viewing?
DVSA model-year MOT patterns, with sample and limits, translated into practical checks—not fault predictions.
03Asking-price position
Does the advertised price look unusual?
Recent matched adverts, median, middle range, match quality and evidence dates—not a valuation.
04Evidence-to-offer plan
What could change the decision or offer?
Focused seller questions, priority viewing checks and offer help based on the findings you actually record.
Worked car · 2019 VW Golf
£4.99Worth viewing—with two conditions.
Official mileageConsistent5 recorded mileages
History claim1 proof gap
Earlier invoices missing
Asking priceBelow the middle
This car
13 close adverts comparedViewing finding£420 near-term
2.2mm rear tread
Written tyre quote addedSend before travelling
“Could you send the dated service invoices, especially the earlier intervals?”
Take to the viewing
8 focused checks, led by tyres, suspension and service evidence.
8Advertised£10,995
Evidence-led offer£10,400–£10,575
Simple, one-off pricing
Pay only when the next decision needs it.
Reject weak adverts for free. Pay £4.99 when one car deserves proper investigation, or £12.99 when you are comparing a whole search.
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Buyer Check
Protect one promising car
£4.99one-off · 7 days
- Vehicle record: individual MOT and mileage trail when the registration is available
- Model-year watchlist: DVSA patterns turned into viewing priorities
- Asking-price position: matched adverts, range, sample quality and dates
- Evidence-to-offer plan: focused questions, checks, updated decision and offer help
Best when you have found the car you may actually buy.
Important details
Covers one car already found by a Quick Screen. If the advert hid the registration, add it inside the file to retrieve the official MOT timeline. Unavailable or thin evidence is labelled clearly rather than filled with an estimate.
Active Search
Run your whole search
£12.99one-off · 30 days
- Quick-screen new adverts throughout the search
- Open a Buyer Check for every serious candidate
- Keep seller replies, viewing notes and photos attached to the right car
- Compare up to three candidates and carry findings into the decision
Best when you are still searching or expect to investigate several cars.
Important details
Includes the web and Telegram experience. The shortlist remains available after the 30-day analysis period ends.
Both payments are one-off and never renew. Fair use: up to 60 follow-up requests in any rolling 24 hours. Not useful? Email hello@askcarl.co.uk within 14 days for a full refund.
See why Carl reached the conclusion
See what is evidence—and what is still only a claim.
Official records, seller wording, market data and unanswered questions stay clearly labelled. Where a conclusion uses aggregate evidence, Carl shows its source, sample and limits.
9,750+genuine asking-price adverts in the current 120-day evidence window · updated 19 Aug 2026
Official record
MOT history and mileage evidence
Seller claim
Useful context, not proof on its own
Market context
Recent advertised prices with sample size
Missing proof
A specific question or viewing check
Build the complete buying picture
Use the right check at the right stage.
AskCarl: advert scrutiny, available MOT and mileage evidence, relevant model evidence where verified, asking-price context, viewing priorities and decision support.
History check: finance, stolen and write-off records, identity and provenance.
Mechanic: hands-on condition, fault diagnosis, bodywork and underbody inspection.
Before you start
Straight answers.
Which marketplaces work?
AutoTrader and Gumtree normally work from the URL. eBay and Facebook Marketplace may block automated readers, so paste the advert wording or attach screenshots. A blocked advert does not use a free verdict.
What exactly does £4.99 unlock?
Four connected answers for one car you have already screened: its available vehicle record, a model-year watchlist from DVSA evidence, recent asking-price position and an evidence-to-offer plan. The plan includes focused seller questions, viewing priorities and updated decision and offer help for seven days. It does not add screens for other cars.
What happens after seven days?
New analysis and updated recommendations for that car expire. Your original screen, shortlist, seller-answer log, notes, checks and saved viewing evidence remain in your account.
Does Carl inspect the photos I save at a viewing?
Saved viewing photos remain private. Carl uses the captions and notes you provide; the workspace upload does not send those photos to the image-analysis provider.
Is this an HPI check, valuation or mechanical inspection?
No. AskCarl is decision support. Verify important facts independently and use an authorised history check and physical inspection before buying. Asking-price comparisons are market context, not completed-sale valuations.
Is either payment a subscription?
No. £4.99 covers one selected car for seven days. £12.99 covers an active search for 30 days. Neither renews automatically.
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