The Smarter Alternative to HPI
We run the same checks as HPI — and everything they don't. Actionable mileage anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and a 0-100 trust score. Get a free instant check or a full premium report for just £9.99.
What HPI doesn't tell you
HPI checks whether a car has been stolen, written off, or has finance. But they don't tell you if the mileage is genuine, what repairs are coming, or whether the car is actually a good buy.
Mileage Anomaly Detection
HPI shows raw mileage numbers. We analyse the patterns — detecting rollbacks, suspicious gaps, and inconsistent usage that indicate clocking.
Predictive Maintenance
No vehicle check provider tells you what repairs are coming next. Our engine maps MOT advisory patterns against known model issues to predict failures.
VehicleIntel Score
A single 0-100 trust rating that combines everything into one definitive score. No other vehicle check gives you this level of insight at a glance.
True Cost of Ownership
HPI tells you nothing about running costs. We calculate annual fuel, insurance, tax, maintenance, and depreciation so you know the real price.
Buy / Don't Buy Verdict
Our engine gives you a definitive recommendation based on all available data — with negotiation tips and a pre-purchase checklist.
Free Instant Check
Unlike HPI, your first check is completely free. DVLA data, MOT history, and data-driven analysis — no signup, no payment, instant results.
VehicleIntel vs the competition
Frequently asked questions
Is VehicleIntel as reliable as HPI?
Yes. We use the same official data sources — the Police National Computer for stolen checks, MIAFTR for write-off history, the Finance & Leasing Association for outstanding finance, and DVLA/DVSA for vehicle identity and MOT records. We then layer targeted analytics on top.
Why is VehicleIntel cheaper than HPI?
HPI was launched in 1938 and carries significant legacy costs. VehicleIntel is built from the ground up with modern technology, so we can offer the same database checks plus robust analytics at a lower price point.
What does VehicleIntel offer that HPI doesn't?
Mileage anomaly detection that analyses patterns rather than just showing numbers, predictive maintenance scoring that tells you what repairs are coming, a 0-100 VehicleIntel trust score, true cost of ownership calculations, and a data-driven buy verdict with negotiation tips.
How much does a VehicleIntel premium check cost?
A full premium check including stolen, write-off, finance, recall, valuation, and our proprietary score engines costs £9.99 per vehicle. The basic check with DVLA data, MOT history, and anomaly tracking is completely free.
Can I trust the AI mileage fraud detection?
Our models map the trajectory of mileage readings across every recorded MOT test — looking for rollbacks, statistically improbable gaps, and inconsistent annual usage. While no system is 100% foolproof, it rapidly tags patterns that average buyers might miss.
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