Guides
Motorhome & caravan buying guides
Everything to check before you buy a used motorhome, campervan or touring caravan, in plain English. When you are ready, check any UK motorhome for £9.99.
Checks
Motorhome history checkA motorhome history check reveals if a UK motorhome is stolen, on finance, an insurance write-off, clocked or imported. Free summary from the reg, full check £9.99.Motorhome finance checkCheck if a used motorhome has outstanding finance before you buy. If it does, the lender can repossess it even after you pay. Free summary, full check £9.99.Motorhome stolen checkCheck whether a used motorhome or campervan is recorded as stolen on the police database before you buy. Buy a stolen vehicle and it can be seized with no refund.Motorhome write-off checkCheck if a used motorhome has been written off by an insurer and which category (A, B, S or N). A recorded write-off is worth far less, even after repair. Full check £9.99.Motorhome mileage checkCheck a motorhome's mileage history against its MOT records to spot clocking. A recorded mileage that drops between MOTs is a red flag. Full history check £9.99.Campervan history checkCampervans are DVLA-registered, so a full history check works: stolen, finance, write-off, mileage and identity. Free summary from the reg, full check £9.99.
Buying guides
How to check a used motorhome before buyingA step-by-step guide to checking a used motorhome before you buy: history check, VIN and V5C, MOT and mileage, habitation and damp, and finance. Avoid costly mistakes.What does a motorhome history check show?A motorhome history check shows stolen markers, outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, mileage history, plate and keeper changes, and import, export and scrapped records.Used motorhome buying checklistA practical used-motorhome buying checklist: paperwork, history check, damp, habitation, engine, tyres and finance. Everything to check before you hand over a deposit.How to check a motorhome's MOT historyCheck a motorhome's MOT history for free to see past results, advisories, failures and recorded mileage. What the advisories tell you and how to spot clocking.Where to find a motorhome's VINThe VIN or chassis number identifies a motorhome. Find it on the VIN plate under the bonnet, at the base of the windscreen, on the door pillar, and on the V5C.Why check a used motorhome before you buy?Motorhomes are high-value, so the cost of a hidden write-off, outstanding finance or a stolen vehicle is large. Why a £9.99 history check is worth it before buying.How to avoid motorhome scamsCommon motorhome scams: deposit fraud, cloned vehicles, hidden finance and fake write-offs. How to spot the red flags and protect yourself before you pay.Motorhome damp: what to look forDamp is the most expensive hidden fault in a used motorhome. Where to look, the warning signs, and how a damp meter reading tells you when to walk away.Checking a motorhome's V5C logbookThe V5C logbook proves who is registered to a motorhome. How to check it is genuine, matches the vehicle, and is not on the stolen-document list before you buy.Buying an imported motorhomeImported motorhomes can be good value but need extra checks: import markers, left-hand drive, habitation to UK standards, and a history that may not be fully recorded in the UK.Buying a Cat S or Cat N motorhomeA Cat S or Cat N motorhome is a repaired insurance write-off. It can be a bargain or a liability. What the categories mean, the risks, and how much less to pay.What is good mileage for a used motorhome?Motorhomes cover low annual miles, so mileage matters less than condition and history. What counts as high or low mileage, and why consistency is what really matters.What is the best age to buy a used motorhome?Newer motorhomes cost more but depreciate fast; older ones are cheaper but risk damp and worn habitation kit. How to weigh age, price and condition when buying.Motorhome habitation service explainedA habitation service checks the living area of a motorhome: damp, gas, electrics, ventilation and appliances. Why it matters when buying and what a certificate proves.
Touring caravans
Can you HPI check a touring caravan?You cannot HPI or DVLA check a touring caravan; they have no registration plate. The touring-caravan equivalent is the CRiS register. How to check a caravan properly.CRiS check explainedCRiS is the touring-caravan register. A CRiS check uses a caravan's 17-digit number to confirm identity and flag theft or finance. How it works and what it costs.Motorhome vs caravan history checksMotorhomes and campervans are DVLA-registered and use a normal history check. Touring caravans have no plate and use the CRiS register. Which check applies to you.