Vehicle history check services in United Kingdom:Which are searched most?
In September 2026, carVertical was the most searched among vehicle history check services in United Kingdom, with an estimated 60.5K branded searches and 57.4% estimated Share of Search within this set.
carVertical57.4%
HPI Check38.4%
MotorCheck4.2%
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Compare the vehicle history check services households and businesses choose. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for carVertical, HPI Check, MotorCheck. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | carVertical | HPI Check | MotorCheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.4% | 47.4% | 5.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.4% | 42.9% | 4.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.9% | 43.3% | 3.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.4% | 42.9% | 4.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.4% | 42.9% | 4.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.4% | 38.4% | 4.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.9% | 43.3% | 3.8% |
| May 2026 | 52.9% | 43.3% | 3.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.9% | 43.3% | 3.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.9% | 43.3% | 3.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.9% | 43.3% | 3.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.4% | 38.4% | 4.2% |
This month’s ranking, September 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 57.4% | 60.5K | 0% | +4.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 38.4% | 40.5K | -18.2% | -4.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.2% | 4.4K | 0% | +0.3 points |
57.4%
Held 1st. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +4.5 points.
38.4%
Held 2nd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -4.8 points.
4.2%
Held 3rd. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
Compare search popularity between leading brands
Which brand is most popular in search among vehicle history check services in United Kingdom?
3 brands
In September 2026, carVertical was the most searched among vehicle history check services in United Kingdom, with an estimated 60.5K branded searches and 57.4% estimated Share of Search within this set. HPI Check is in 2nd place, 19 percentage points behind at 38.4% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| carVertical | 47.4% → 57.4% | 57.4%Mar 2026 | 47.4%Oct 2025 | 1st |
| HPI Check | 47.4% → 38.4% | 47.4%Oct 2025 | 38.4%Mar 2026 | 2nd |
| MotorCheck | 5.2% → 4.2% | 5.2%Oct 2025 | 3.8%Dec 2025 | 3rd |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, carVertical’s estimated Share of Search among vehicle history check services in United Kingdom increased from 47.4% to 57.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HPI Check’s estimated Share of Search among vehicle history check services in United Kingdom decreased from 47.4% to 38.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MotorCheck’s estimated Share of Search among vehicle history check services in United Kingdom decreased from 5.2% to 4.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, carVertical’s estimated Share of Search among vehicle history check services in United Kingdom peaked at 57.4% in March 2026 and was lowest at 47.4% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HPI Check’s estimated Share of Search among vehicle history check services in United Kingdom peaked at 47.4% in October 2025 and was lowest at 38.4% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MotorCheck’s estimated Share of Search among vehicle history check services in United Kingdom peaked at 5.2% in October 2025 and was lowest at 3.8% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom vehicle history check services in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, carVertical gained estimated Share of Search among vehicle history check services in United Kingdom, from 52.9% to 57.4%.
In September 2026, HPI Check lost estimated Share of Search among vehicle history check services in United Kingdom, from 43.3% to 38.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for MotorCheck in United Kingdom fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 4.4K in September 2026.
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