Speedy Checklist

Speedy Checklist: instant vehicle history reports for used-car transactions

Speedy Checklist is a UK-based online service that generates vehicle history reports from a VIN or registration plate. The company positions its lookup tool as an alternative to Carsfax for buyers and sellers who want to verify a used vehicle's background before completing a transaction. Reports are ordered through a form that asks for name, email, phone, registration or serial number and vehicle type, with categories for car, bike, boat and caravan or truck.

What a Speedy Checklist report covers

The report is built from what the company describes as more than 1.5 million VIN searches checked against over 30 sources. Its scope includes accident and damage records, theft checks, title brands, ownership history, odometer readings, loan and lien status, auction records, sales listings, vehicle usage and manufacturer specifications.

• Accident history: documented damage with the date and location of the incident.
• Stolen vehicle check: verification against theft records before payment.
• Title brand: evaluation of more than 60 branded titles, including salvage, theft, vandalism, water damage, total loss, structural damage, duplicate title, hail damage and fire damage.
• Ownership history: number of previous owners, purchase dates, locations and duration of ownership.
• Odometer records: mileage data from state Department of Motor Vehicles and federal databases, with service and title details where available.
• Loan and lien: checks for outstanding financial obligations attached to the vehicle.
• Auction records: auction condition, bidding amount, whether keys are present and the engine runs, title type, damage, venue, seller type and up to ten auction photos when accessible.
• Sales listings: previous listing instances and locations, initial sale price, mileage at purchase and seller classification (private seller, auction, dealership or classifieds).
• Vehicle usage: whether the vehicle was used as a rental, fleet, taxi, police, government or commercial vehicle, or for personal use.
• Vehicle specification: body, engine, fuel, transmission, safety and added options from the manufacturer.
• Market value: real-time value based on scanning car listing sites across the United Kingdom, with average time to sell.

Packages and pricing

The site lists three report packages: Basic at £32.00, Silver at £45.78 and Classic at £53.20. The company states that its reports are priced up to 33% cheaper than competitors. The catalogue shown at the time of writing presents these as the available options for ordering a report.

Who the service is aimed at

Speedy Checklist addresses both sides of a used-vehicle transaction. Buyers can use the report to uncover hidden problems such as flood damage or mechanical repairs, confirm mileage and avoid vehicles with a problematic history. Sellers can provide comprehensive vehicle records to potential buyers to build trust during the sale. The company describes its purpose as simplifying the process of buying or selling vehicles through reliable reports.

Customer feedback shown on the site

The website displays several testimonials dated between April 2023 and August 2024. Reviewers mention using the reports while searching for a used car, selling a vehicle, obtaining a window sticker and contacting customer support. One reviewer describes the service as a cheaper alternative to Carsfax; another mentions that the information provided exceeded what a used dealership had supplied. These are individual accounts presented on the company's own site.