Four Star Check

Price: €295

• Irish History
• Specification
• Mileage
• Scrapped/Written Off
• Taxi/Hackney
• Finance
• UK History
• Engineers Inspection

Cartell Four Star Car Check

Our inspections are carried out by fully qualified Automotive Engineers who have been mechanics but who have returned to college and are graduates with years of experience in structural analysis. They are trained to detect if a vehicle has signs of damage or repair as a result of their experience carrying out crash investigations working for the courts and insurance industry. If their expertise deems it necessary to place the vehicle on a ramp to investigate the vehicle further they will do so. Our Four Star Inspection also includes a Cartell Car History and Finance Check like no other vehicle inspection. The beauty of our Four Star Inspection is that it is nationwide and our Automotive Engineers go to the location of the vehicle giving you confidence and convenience.

A qualified Automotive Engineer will check if:

The vehicle is mechanically sound – carry out a Short Road Test and check handling and performance.

The vehicle has been crashed – External Visual Inspection (ramp if necessary)

All contents of the Cartell Four Star Car Check (as below) will be checked against the vehicle – so you won’t have to.

If the vehicle is the correct specification – compare detailed model on report, on the vehicle and Vehicle Registration Certificate (VRC) to see if they match.

If the engine has been changed – may be an indication that the vehicle has been involved in a front side collision.

If the vehicle is a clone or a “cut-and-shut” – cross-reference vehicle Chassis Number and VRC with Cartell Car Check. If different, the vehicle may have the identity of another vehicle or possibly stolen.

If the vehicle documentation is valid or forged – compare VRC and NCT Certificate Number and details on Cartell Car Check and vehicle. If VRC does not match the vehicle may be stolen. If the NCT Certificate does not match the NCT may be invalid.

The number of previous owners – compare the entry on your Cartell Car Check and the VRC

If the vehicle has been off the road for long periods – report will show tax gaps and if the tax expiry date is in the past.

If the vehicle has been imported – report will provide previous registration and date of first registration in Ireland.  You will also receive the full HPI UK Check in addition to the Irish History & Finance Check

Dates of sale – including all trade and private registered sales.

If the vehicle has been taxed as a Taxi, Hackney or a Commercial Vehicle.

If the vehicle has been recorded as Scrapped or Written Off (Source National Vehicles File).

If the odometer reading entered highlighted any discrepancies which may require further investigation.

If the vehicle is subject to a financial agreement – if the outstanding finance remains unpaid when you purchase the vehicle, you may not acquire title to it.