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Get free truck checks on Auto Trader Trucks
Want free truck checks, to give you peace of mind before you buy? Find out more on how to get one here..
Words by: Auto Trader
Published on 18 May 2021 | 0 min read
To give you peace of mind, we provide buyers with a vehicle check with a clear history report on Auto Trader Trucks adverts.
There are 2 different types of checks; basic and full. These vehicle checks (in partnership with Experian) allow you to see the history of a truck you’re thinking of buying.
There are 2 different types of checks; basic and full. These vehicle checks (in partnership with Experian) allow you to see the history of a truck you’re thinking of buying.
A basic history check will tell you:
- 1. If the truck has been stolen
- 2. If the truck has been scrapped
- 3. If the truck is category C/D/S/N
- 4. If the truck has been imported
- 5. If the truck has been exported
Here is an example of a basic history check on site:
Some trucks on Auto Trader contain a full history check, this will tell you:
- 1. If the truck has been stolen
- 2. If the truck has been scrapped
- 3. If the truck has been written off for insurance purposes
- 4. If there is any outstanding finance on the truck
- 5. If the truck has been imported
- 6. If the truck has been exported
- 7. If there is any third-party interest in the truck
- 8. If the truck has any mileage discrepancies
- 9. If the truck has changed colour
- 10. If there have been any plate changes
Here is an example of a full history check on site:
Why can’t I see a vehicle check on the truck I want?
A large number of adverts on Auto Trader Trucks have a free vehicle check on, if you cannot see this on the advert unfortunately this is because we're missing some information so we're unable to complete a check at this time.
If you cannot see a check on the advert, request all the information in a check from the seller.
If you cannot see a check on the advert, request all the information in a check from the seller.
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