DoneDeal Cars History Checks
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Buying a car should feel this good.
DoneDeal Cars help it feel that way by bringing trust and transparency to every listing, via History Checks. When you’re spending serious money on a car, you don’t want guesswork. DoneDeal Cars History Checks put the important facts in black and white, so you can spot red flags early and focus on the cars worth your time. It’s our way of making DoneDeal Cars the most trusted place to find your next car, with clarity, not compromise.
What types of history checks are available?
Free History Check
On DoneDeal Cars , you’ll see a Free History Check report included on:
Irish registered cars from Trusted Dealers, and Dealer cars less than 10 years old. Look for the Free History Report badge on the listing, if it’s there, the full report is included at no extra cost. That’s trust you can see.
What’s included in a full Free History Check report
Imports: what we show
Our history Checks clearly indicate import status for any Irish-registered car. For UK‑sourced vehicles now registered in Ireland, your report includes extra context like UK stolen status and visibility on UK write‑off categories.
Write‑offs explained
Not all damage is equal, and different countries record it differently.
In Ireland, official records disclose the most serious categories first (Cat A/B). UK imports may show A, B, C, D, S, N depending on the vehicle’s history. Here’s the quick guide:
Need a full report on another car? No problem
If a listing doesn’t already include a free full report, you can purchase a history check in seconds. You’ll receive a comprehensive report with the checks listed above, so you can move forward with confidence. How to purchase:
On the listing, tap History Check and follow the steps, or
Go to Greenlight History Check from our navigation and enter the registration number.
Buying privately? Add Greenlight Verification for free
Private sellers can add Greenlight Verification to their ad at no charge. This verifies the ad against the vehicle’s logbook details and screens the listing for serious issues (like the worst write‑offs). It helps good cars stand out and gives buyers a reason to click.
How to add Greenlight Verification
Place your ad on DoneDeal.
When prompted, add your logbook (VRC) number to verify ownership.
We’ll apply Greenlight Verification to your listing once confirmed — free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greenlight Verification the same as a full report?
No. Greenlight Verification (free for private sellers) confirms the ad is sound on ownership and screens for major write‑offs. A full Greenlight history report goes deeper, adding finance, odometer, NCT/tax details, import info, and more.
Which cars include a free full report?
Trusted Dealer cars and dealer cars under 10 years old, which have a valid Irish registration and vehicle information matches on DoneDeal.
Can I buy a full report on any car?
Yes. If a car doesn’t already include a free report, you can purchase a full History Check from the listing.
Will history checks show if a car was imported?
Yes. A full History Check report will show import status as imported for UK, N.Ireland, Japan imports. For other cars, Unknown import status is shown.
I’m considering a repaired write‑off - any advice?
If a car has a history of damage (especially UK categories C/D/S/N), get it independently inspected and inform your insurer. Your safety and peace of mind comes first.
What if there is not enough information present on my car to show history, would it show my car as Not verified?
If a car is not verified we would show Greenlight - Not available
Why download a DoneDeal Cars History Check
We believe buying a car should feel this good. History Checks add a protective layer across the platform, verifying private ads, surfacing full reports on dealer stock, and making it easy to check any car you’re considering. It’s confidence from the first click, not questions after the fact.
This page is for information only and doesn’t replace mechanical inspection or legal advice. Always confirm details that matter to you before purchase.