Cartell.ie, Ireland’s leading vehicle history check provider, welcomes the recent announcement by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) calling for greater transparency in the used car market. The CCPC’s report highlights the need for consumers to have access to critical vehicle history information, such as mileage records, past accident data, and safety recalls, before making a purchase.

For nearly 19 years, Cartell.ie has been at the forefront of vehicle history reporting, equipping consumers with essential data to make informed decisions. The company has long advocated for enhanced data sharing across the industry to protect buyers from purchasing unsafe or previously damaged vehicles.

“The CCPC’s findings reaffirm the importance of transparency in the used car market,” said Ger Toher, Chief Operating Officer at Cartell.ie. “We have always championed consumers’ right to clear, accurate, and comprehensive vehicle history information. Greater access to critical data, especially write-off records, will help ensure buyers are protected from hidden risks. Our commitment remains to provide the most reliable vehicle history insights, empowering motorists to purchase with confidence and trust.”

As Ireland’s first and original vehicle history check provider, Cartell.ie’s reports include a wealth of information, such as:

• Write-off history – Including damage severity and category classification where available.
• Outstanding finance – Ensuring the vehicle is free from financial encumbrance.
• Previous mileage readings – Detecting odometer fraud.
• Ownership history – Checking the number of previous owners.
• Imports and previous country of registration – Highlighting cross-border risks.
• Taxi or fleet use – Flagging vehicles that may have high mileage or wear.
• CO₂ emissions and road tax information – Helping buyers understand running costs.
• NCT history verification – Confirming past NCT test dates and certificate legitimacy. While specific test results or pass/fail status are not disclosed, this verification provides added confidence for buyers. For UK vehicles and imports, full MOT history, including test results, is available.
• Insurance claims and stolen vehicle records – Offering insights into past insurance claims and theft status where available. While stolen vehicle checks apply to UK reports, the depth of claim history depends on insurer submissions.

In addition to its consumer-focused services, Cartell.ie offers trade sellers on its sister platforms, Carzone.ie and CarsIreland.ie, a free vehicle history check for each ad placed ensuring this data is available to buyers. Buyers can also filter search results to display only vehicles with a history check, ensuring maximum transparency throughout the purchasing process.

Cartell.ie believes a collaborative approach, combining industry expertise with government oversight, is key to improving data accessibility. The company continues to advocate for broader access to vital vehicle history data, particularly category C and D write-off records, to support safer, more informed car purchases.

Cartell.ie looks forward to further engaging with the CCPC, the Department of Transport, and other stakeholders to drive meaningful improvements in data transparency within the used car market.