Stolen Vehicle Check Guides

The essential guide to checking stolen status before buying. Learn what databases are searched, warning signs, and how to protect yourself.

Around 100,000 vehicles are stolen each year. Learn the warning signs and how to protect yourself.

Understand how vehicles get stolen, what happens to them, and why checking matters.

Criminals give stolen cars fake identities. Learn how to detect clones and verify a car's true identity.

Protect your vehicle from theft with layered security—from basic habits to high-tech immobilisers.

Step-by-step guide to reporting a stolen car to police and what happens next.

Discovered your car is stolen? Here's what to do next and your legal options.

Spotted something suspicious? Learn how to report it and protect yourself.