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RegVerdict vs carVertical

carVertical from £37.99·RegVerdict around £9.99

carVertical is strong on imported cars with a European past, but for a typical UK car it is around four times the price, slower to deliver, and the report expires.

carVertical is an international vehicle history service built around cross-border data: damage records, photographs and theft markers gathered from auctions and insurers across Europe and beyond. For an imported car with a European past, that breadth is genuinely useful. For a car that has lived its life in the UK, much of that global template does not apply, which is where the value gap opens up.

Side by side
FeatureRegVerdictcarVertical
Price per reportAround £9.99£37.99
DeliveryInstantStated 12 to 24 hours
Report accessLifetime, never expiresExpires after a set period
Free verdict before payingYes, MOT-based verdict is freeMake and model only
UK MOT-history depthDeep advisory and clocking analysisLighter for UK cars
Model reliability dataYes, from 52M MOT testsNo
Imported-car and European damage historyNot coveredStrong
Vehicle photographs from auctionsNot availableYes

Competitor prices and features were correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of writing and may have changed. Always check the provider's own site for current pricing.

Where RegVerdict is different
  • Around £9.99 against £37.99 for a single report.
  • Instant: we render on MOT data immediately, rather than a stated 12 to 24 hour wait.
  • Lifetime access. carVertical reports carry an expiry date; ours do not, and multi-car credits never expire.
  • You see a free verdict before paying. carVertical reveals only the make and model before its paywall.
  • Built for UK cars: deep MOT-history and model-reliability intelligence, with no empty foreign sections.

RegVerdict is independent and not affiliated with, or endorsed by, carVertical. This comparison is our own honest assessment from publicly available information, provided to help you choose.

Common questions
How much does carVertical cost?
carVertical's single report was £37.99 when we last checked in June 2026, with smaller per-report prices on multi-report packs. RegVerdict's full report is around £9.99, and the MOT-based verdict is free. Always check carVertical's own site for current pricing.
Is there a free carVertical check?
carVertical shows the make and model for free, but reveals no actual history data until you pay. RegVerdict gives you a full MOT-based verdict, including mileage and clocking analysis, free before you decide whether to buy the extended report.
Is carVertical worth it for a UK car?
If the car was imported with a European history, carVertical's cross-border damage and photo data can justify the higher price. For a car that has spent its life in the UK, much of that does not apply, and a UK-focused check at a fraction of the price usually tells you what you need.
Do carVertical reports expire?
carVertical reports carry an expiry date. RegVerdict reports do not expire, and any multi-car credits never expire either.

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