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website to check cars history - if has been crashed or if money is owed on it

  • 08-01-2011 8:49pm
    #1
    darby1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭


    Hi,

    just wondering if there is a website in ireland where i can check the details of a second hand car I am considering buying

    in the uk they have the HPI website where you put in the car registration and pay a fee of £10 or £15 to get it's history - if it has been crashed, if there is hire purchase outstanding on it, etc

    is there a similar website in Ireland?

    many thanks


Comments

  • #2
    darby1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭darby1


    anyone? please..


  • #3
    Victor McDade
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 710 ✭✭✭Victor McDade


    http://www.cartell.ie/


  • #4
    Max_Damage
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,461 ✭✭✭Max_Damage


    www.mywheels.ie


  • #5
    Rein-in
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68 ✭✭Rein-in


    www.motorcheck.ie


  • #6
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,688 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    Motorcheck guy used to be on here and was very helpful. Have not seen him here in a while though


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  • #7
    johnos1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,096 ✭✭✭johnos1984


    mickdw wrote: »
    Motorcheck guy used to be on here and was very helpful. Have not seen him here in a while though

    Some made him feel unwelcome so that might have something to do with it


  • #8
    darby1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭darby1


    thats brill

    thanks a mill guys :)


  • #9
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,688 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    johnos1984 wrote: »
    Some made him feel unwelcome so that might have something to do with it

    Really, what was that all about?


  • #10
    johnos1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,096 ✭✭✭johnos1984


    mickdw wrote: »
    Really, what was that all about?

    I didn't fully understand but it had something to do with a radio interview he done and some other motoring related issues.

    As I said I DON'T FULLY KNOW the ins and outs but he got a bit of a rough ride in a thread he started and went fairly quiet after that.

    Others can fill you in on the whole story


  • #11
    slimjimmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,786 ✭✭✭slimjimmc


    Be aware that in relation to crash data, such websites (regardless in Ireland or the UK) rely on information provided by insurance companies. Don't assume that no info on a car means it hasn't been crashed, some cars have been repaired without going through insurance. You should always ensure you have a car properly inspected if you're serious about buying it.


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  • #12
    Max_Damage
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,461 ✭✭✭Max_Damage


    ^ I would agree with above, as I ploughed my car into a wall in Christmas 2009, and didn't tell the insurance (paid from my own pocket). But since I don't ever intend in selling my car it doesn't bother me.

    Get a competent mechanic to inspect the car.


  • #13
    -Corkie-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,025 ✭✭✭✭-Corkie-


    johnos1984 wrote: »
    I didn't fully understand but it had something to do with a radio interview he done and some other motoring related issues.

    As I said I DON'T FULLY KNOW the ins and outs but he got a bit of a rough ride in a thread he started and went fairly quiet after that.

    Others can fill you in on the whole story

    Ya John there was a thread here and there was savage bitching going on and Motorcheck was in the middle of it. I havent seen him since which is a pity because I enjoyed his input. I see that his site actually has got rid of car sales stats now to regular viewers. Pity.


  • #14
    johnos1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,096 ✭✭✭johnos1984


    -Corkie- wrote: »
    Ya John there was a thread here and there was savage bitching going on and Motorcheck was in the middle of it. I havent seen him since which is a pity because I enjoyed his input. I see that his site actually has got rid of car sales stats now to regular viewers. Pity.

    It was cringe worthy reading to be honest but a sad case of a good guy feeding the trolls and getting wrapped up in what they were banging on about.

    As I saw it he provided a good and free service for a few on here and got treated like crap.

    Pity


  • #15
    -Corkie-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,025 ✭✭✭✭-Corkie-


    johnos1984 wrote: »
    It was cringe worthy reading to be honest but a sad case of a good guy feeding the trolls and getting wrapped up in what they were banging on about.

    As I saw it he provided a good and free service for a few on here and got treated like crap.

    Pity

    He is still around. I done a bit of detective work. He posted in the classic car section a few days ago..:)


  • #16
    johnos1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,096 ✭✭✭johnos1984


    -Corkie- wrote: »
    He is still around. I done a bit of detective work. He posted in the classic car section a few days ago..:)

    Happy days he must be keeping his head down but I'll forgive him for that :)


  • #17
    -Chris-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,035 ✭✭✭✭-Chris-


    He acquitted himself pretty well in the face of some fairly strong opinions imho.


  • #18
    johnos1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,096 ✭✭✭johnos1984


    -Chris- wrote: »
    He acquitted himself pretty well in the face of some fairly strong opinions imho.

    He did well not to spit the dummy and leave the place.

    In fairness he answered every accusation with reason and straight away. then again he has a business to protect


  • #19
    Motorcheck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 277 ✭✭Motorcheck


    Hi All,

    Thanks for the positive comments. A new baby at home has kept me very busy these last couple of months but things are slowly coming back to normal now....

    There's been a fair bit of talk about the registration stats going behind a login on the site but if anyone wants access just pm me with your email address and I'll send you a login. I have a dedicated boards.ie account up and running for just this reason.

    In the interim here's a link that the stat enthusiasts among you will enjoy. It's a daily count of the vehicles being registered in Ireland for the first time http://www.motorcheck.ie/todaysstats. Enjoy :)


  • #20
    bmw535d
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,160 ✭✭✭bmw535d


    johnos1984 wrote: »
    He did well not to spit the dummy and leave the place.

    In fairness he answered every accusation with reason and straight away. then again he has a business to protect

    can you link me to that thread so i can read it?


  • #21
    johnos1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,096 ✭✭✭johnos1984


    bmw535d wrote: »
    can you link me to that thread so i can read it?

    This is it:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056032810


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  • #22
    bmw535d
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,160 ✭✭✭bmw535d


    christ that ian fella was fair showed up there, taxing a car as a 2.6 with it being vrt'd as a 2.0, hahaha nice try.


  • #23
    dave45dave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 280 ✭✭dave45dave


    johnos1984 wrote: »
    Some made him feel unwelcome so that might have something to do with it

    I think motorchecks opinion is very important on any forum. I bought a car a couple of years ago and didnt use any of these sites. Went to Conlons in Kildare to trade it in and found there was 95k more miles on car. Motorcheck keep up the good work and dont let gobsh1tes wind you up.


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