Price check vs HPI check

Different questions, different checks.

	Price check	HPI-style check
Is the price fair?	Yes	No
Past adverts + photos	Yes	Sometimes
Outstanding finance	No	Yes
Write-off / stolen	No	Yes

When to use each

Use a price check while you're shortlisting, to avoid overpaying. Before you hand over money, add a full history check for finance and write-off status.

Deal Check guide · updated October 2026