Carwow: verified facts and rating
Vehicle history report (VIN or plate): Yes Checked 2026-11-01
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Carwow strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- Private sellers can list a car for free
- Well-rated app
- Names the operator and its registration number
- Buyers can order a vehicle history report
Cons
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All facts
| Fact | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle history report (VIN or plate) | Yes Our car check is offered in partnership with MotorCheck and includes detailed vehicle history information for any car in the UK | carwow.co.uk | 2026-11-01 |
| Safe deal or buyer protection | Not verified | — | |
| Free ad for a private seller | Yes Unlike other sites like WeBuyAnyCar and Motorway, it’s always completely free to sell your | carwow.co.uk | 2026-11-01 |
| Cheapest paid ad option | бесплатно (продажа через аукцион дилеров) No surprise fees, just one easy, free sale. | carwow.co.uk | 2026-11-01 |
| Market price estimate | Yes Get an instant valuation Skip the guesswork. Get a free, fair valuation based on live market trends and dealer demand. | carwow.co.uk | 2026-11-01 |
| Seller verification | Not verified | — | |
| Anti-fraud advice page | Yes Unfortunately, scams of this nature are common, and they often seem to be credible or trustworthy. | carwow.co.uk | 2026-11-01 |
| Car ads (as stated by the site) | Not verified | — | |
| Operator's legal entity on the website | Yes Carwow Ltd ("we, our or us") operates websites (carwow.co.uk, carwow.es, and carwow.de) and an app (the "site(s)"). We are registered in England and Wales under company number 07103079 | carwow.co.uk | 2026-11-01 |
| Registration number | Company No. 07103079 company number 07103079 | carwow.co.uk | 2026-11-01 |
| Online since | 2009 Incorporated on 12 December 2009 | find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk | 2026-11-01 |
| App Store rating | 4.8★ "averageUserRating":4.81604,"userRatingCount":60079 | itunes.apple.com | 2026-11-01 |
| App Store ratings | 60,079 "userRatingCount":60079 | itunes.apple.com | 2026-11-01 |
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