Total Car Check

25/08/2026

Lost your V5C log book? 🚗📄

Don’t panic — replacing a lost V5C is usually straightforward, and many other car documents can now be replaced or checked online too.

Our latest guide covers:

✅ How to replace a lost V5C
✅ What it costs and how long it takes
✅ What to do if you’ve lost your MOT certificate
✅ Replacing a driving licence or insurance documents
✅ Recovering service history and purchase records
✅ The quickest and cheapest ways to get everything sorted

If you’ve misplaced important car paperwork, this guide should help you get back on track quickly.


👉 Read the full guide:

Lost your V5C log book or other car documents? Find out how to replace a V5C, MOT certificate, driving licence and more quickly and cheaply.

29/07/2026

🚗 **Buying a used car? Don't hand over your money until you've asked these questions.**

A shiny exterior doesn't always tell the full story. Before you buy, make sure you know:

✅ Why is the car being sold?
✅ Does it have a full service history?
✅ Has it ever been written off?
✅ Is there any outstanding finance?
✅ Is the mileage genuine?
✅ Has it been stolen or scrapped?
✅ Does the MOT history tell the same story?

Many of these can't be answered just by looking at the car—or even by asking the seller.

That's why we recommend asking the right questions **and** running a vehicle history check before you buy. It could save you from an expensive mistake and give you confidence you're making the right decision.

We've put together a complete guide covering everything you should ask before buying a used car.

👉 Read it here: https://blog.totalcarcheck.co.uk/2026/07/29/questions-to-ask-when-buying-a-used-car/

Discover questions to ask when buying a used car in the UK. Learn what to ask, what to check, and why a Total Car Check is essential.

30/06/2026

Free UK Clean Air Zone Checks! 🌍

Planning a journey? Buying a car? We've made it even easier to check whether a vehicle meets the UK's Clean Air Zone requirements.

Our FREE vehicle check now includes compliance for all major UK clean air schemes in one place, including:

✅ London UL*Z
✅ Scotland L*Z
✅ Clean Air Zones (CAZ) across England

No need to visit multiple websites – simply enter your registration number and get your vehicle's compliance status instantly, alongside all the other information included in our free vehicle check.

Check your vehicle today:
👉 https://totalcarcheck.co.uk

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02/06/2026

A few traders have asked for an easier way to check multiple vehicles at once, so we've added **Bulk Vehicle Upload**.

Instead of entering registrations one by one, you can now upload a list and run checks across them in a single batch.

It's particularly useful if you're working through auction lists, appraising part exchanges, sourcing stock, or reviewing inventory.

You can give it a try here:
https://totalcarcheck.co.uk/BulkVehicleUpload

If you use it, let us know what you think — we're always looking for ways to make things easier for all our customers.

24/04/2026

Fuel prices are rising—and it’s already changing the UK used car market 🚗

The ongoing Iran crisis is having a real impact closer to home, with buyers shifting towards more fuel-efficient cars, hybrids and EVs. That means some used car prices are rising, while others are starting to fall.

Thinking of buying or selling? Now’s the time to understand what your car is really worth.

👉 Read our latest blog to see what’s happening and what it means for you: https://blog.totalcarcheck.co.uk/2026/04/24/iran-crisis-uk-used-car-prices-2026/

Rising fuel costs and economic uncertainty from the Iran crisis are reshaping UK used car prices in 2026. We explain all.

04/03/2026

Spring Statement 2026: What It Means for UK Drivers

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered the latest Spring Statement — and while it wasn’t packed with new policies, several confirmed changes could still affect motorists.

Here are the key takeaways for drivers:

⛽ Fuel duty increases as the temporary 5p cut begins to be phased out from September
🚘 Car tax (VED) rising slightly for many vehicles from April
🔌 Electric vehicles gradually entering the road tax system
📊 New measures to monitor fuel prices at petrol stations

Fuel duty will rise in stages between September 2026 and March 2027, gradually reversing the 5p-per-litre cut introduced in 2022. ()

We’ve broken down exactly what the Spring Statement means for motorists 👇

The 2026 Spring Statement confirmed fuel duty increases, higher car tax and potential new road charges. Here’s what UK motorists need to know.

10/02/2026

🚘 VED increases are coming from April 2026

Road tax (Vehicle Excise Duty) is going up for most UK drivers — including petrol, diesel, hybrid and even electric cars. Our latest guide explains the confirmed changes, how much you’ll pay and what it means for motorists and dealers.

👉 Read the full breakdown and check current road tax costs

VED increases are coming in April 2026. See the confirmed UK road tax rate changes, EV updates and who will pay more.

09/01/2026

Driving into a Clean Air Zone soon? We’ve got you covered.

You can now check whether any vehicle is subject to Clean Air Zone charges in England as part of our FREE Total Car Check. No sign-up, no hassle — just quick, clear results.

👉 Find out if a vehicle may need to pay charges before you drive or buy:
https://totalcarcheck.co.uk/CleanAirZoneChecker

08/12/2025

See this BBC article on car cloning. Running manual checks on cars has never been so important. Online vehicle checks like ours are vital, but they can only take you so far.

We provide a free VIN check tool online which will tell you if a car's VIN numbers match their registration according to the DVLA's data. This helps identify car cloning, but always view, check and test drive a car in person before you buy!

Sevak Maljian says he carried out all recommended checks when buying a used car.

04/12/2025

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