Free stolen and lost car checks now available to UK motorists buying used cars.
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Free Stolen and Lost Car Checks Now Available for UK Motorists
Summary
To help UK motorists avoid buying stolen vehicles, checkmyfile.com is offering free access to the UK's police stolen and lost car database.
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Motorists in the UK can now verify if a used car or motorbike they're considering is among the 300,000 stolen annually?"without any cost. Checkmyfile.com has introduced the first free online Police Stolen Vehicle Check, sanctioned by The Police Information Technology Organisation, a government agency providing technology and communication services to the police.
Barry Stamp, Joint Managing Director of checkmyfile.com and a leader in online credit reporting, emphasizes the fear many buyers face: purchasing a potentially stolen vehicle. Due to current laws, buyers risk losing both their car and money if the vehicle turns out to be stolen. Fortunately, a quick, free check on their website can prevent this, offering reassurance to recent buyers that their vehicle isn't stolen.
According to the latest Home Office car theft index, 282,816 cars and 50,591 motorbikes were stolen in England, Scotland, and Wales over the previous year. Government data reveals that small saloon cars are the most threatened, with theft rates of 12 per 1,000 registered. People carriers and 4x4s are somewhat safer, with only 6 in 1,000 stolen.
Older vehicles, registered over 13 years ago, face the highest theft risk, with 31 in every 1,000 stolen. Vehicles registered from 1997 to 2002 have the least risk, with just 5 in 1,000 stolen.
Among motorbikes, scooters and mopeds are most targeted, especially low-powered models under five years old. They have an alarming theft rate of 85 per 1,000, accounting for 60% of all motorbike thefts in the UK. Overall, motorbikes are stolen more frequently than cars, with rates of 37 per 1,000 compared to 10 per 1,000 for cars.
Checkmyfile.com's service also allows users to check number plates of suspiciously parked vehicles or those unattended for extended periods. Additionally, potential buyers can purchase further checks to verify details with the DVLA, confirm no outstanding finance, and ensure the vehicle isn't an insurance write-off.
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