Stop buying cars blind.
Catch every hidden fault.
Every make and model hides its own expensive, well-documented faults · and missing one can wipe out a deal's profit. VehicleFaults hands buyers an instant, AI-built checklist of exactly what to inspect · so you appraise sharper and keep every pound of margin.
No card needed · ready in seconds
Golf GTI · 2018
2.0 TSI · 62,000 mi
- Timing chain rattle on cold startEngine
- DSG clutch judder in trafficGearbox
- DPF regeneration warningsExhaust
- Front suspension arm bushingsSuspension
- Infotainment / sensor glitchesElectrical
Trusted by dealerships
Unlimited
All models covered
0s
Average check time
£0k+
Typical fault caught
0%
Free and easy to start
Built to help dealers buy smarter
VehicleFaults puts model-specific fault knowledge in every buyer's hands · here's what that changes on the lot.
Every model
Know the faults before you bid
Get the exact issues each make and model is known for · so nothing expensive hides under the bonnet on the lot.
Protect margin
Stop overpaying for hidden problems
Catch a costly fault before you commit and it never eats into your margin · that's real money kept safe on every single deal.
Seconds
Appraise faster, with confidence
Hand every buyer a veteran appraiser's checklist in seconds, then keep a searchable record of every inspection you ever run.
From listing to confident buy
Three quick steps stand between your team and a car you can appraise with total confidence · no guesswork required.
Drop in the vehicle
Add make, model, variant, year and mileage · or let the extension pull it straight off any auction or dealer listing.
Get an expert checklist
In seconds, our AI builds a tailored list of the exact faults that car is known for · the knowledge of a veteran appraiser, on tap.
Inspect, save & buy right
Tick items off on the lot, add notes, and keep a searchable record of every appraisal your team completes.
Built for the exact vehicle
Enter make, model, variant, year and mileage. Our AI builds a checklist focused on that car's known weak points · pulled from the faults owners report most, so your appraisers inspect what actually matters.
- Faults specific to the exact model and year
- Grouped by engine, brakes, bodywork and more
- Recalls and common issues surfaced automatically
A searchable history
Save each checklist, tick items off, and add notes as you inspect. Build a permanent record of every vehicle your team has appraised · perfect for comparing options and keeping tabs on your stock.
- Every checklist saved to your account
- Search and revisit any past check instantly
- Compare options or track dealer stock over time
And a whole lot more
Everything you need to go from a listing to a confident buying decision.
Engine & mechanical
Timing chains, oil leaks, turbo health, gearbox and clutch checks specific to the model and its age.
Common fault intel
Recalls and widely reported problems for that make, model and year, surfaced automatically.
Wheels & brakes
Tyre wear patterns, disc and pad condition, and known brake or suspension faults.
Electrical & electronics
Warning lights, infotainment glitches, sensors and battery issues for that model.
Bodywork
Rust hot-spots, panel gaps, and repaint or accident-damage tell-tales · plus the exact areas that quietly hide costly structural repairs.
Notes & progress
Mark items complete, jot findings, and keep everything organised per vehicle.
Turn a clean inspection into a selling point.
When a car passes every check, VehicleFaults hands you the proof to show for it — a branded advert image and a printable certificate that build instant trust and help you sell faster, for more.
A shareable advert image
Every zero-fault car generates a branded advert graphic · drop it straight into your listing, forecourt screens or socials.
A windscreen certificate
Print a clean, dated certificate with your dealership logo to sit on the dash · instant reassurance the moment a buyer walks up.
Independently verifiable
Each proof carries a unique inspection ID and QR code buyers can scan to confirm the check on vehiclefaults.com.
INDEPENDENTLY CHECKED AGAINST KNOWN FAULTS
PASSED EVERY
SINGLE CHECK
16/16 CHECKS PASSED
Zero faults flagged
2019 Volkswagen Golf
1.5 TSI · 42,000 miles
Inspection ID
VF-4A9C2F1B
Northgate Motors
Verify at vehiclefaults.com
Scan to verify
Example advert · generated automatically for a zero-fault check.
VehicleFaults, right where you appraise
Use it in your browser on any listing, ask ChatGPT and Claude about a car's known faults, or sync your dealer stock feed · no copying details across tabs.
Browser extension
A Check faults button on Manheim, ACV, Cars.com and AutoTrader · reads the VIN and returns a checklist in seconds.
Get the extensionChatGPT
Connect VehicleFaults as a tool and ask about common faults for any make and model · straight from our live library.
Connect ChatGPTClaude
Add VehicleFaults to Claude and pull model-specific faults, symptoms and severity into your research · sourced straight from our live fault library.
Connect ClaudeConnect your stock feed
Available nowLink your DMS and appraise your whole forecourt · live stock syncs in and you run a fault check on any vehicle in one click.
Pricing
One caught fault pays for a year
A pro inspection runs $200–$400 a car and can't scale. VehicleFaults gives every buyer an expert checklist for a flat monthly price · start free.
Free
$0
free forever
- 3 fault checks per month
- Model-specific checklist
- Access to the common-fault library
Solo
$49
per seat / mo · billed annually
- 1 seat
- Unlimited fault checks
- Grounded reports with evidence & sources
Dealership
$99
per seat / mo · billed annually
- Up to 5 seats
- Everything in Solo
- Stock feed sync · MotorDesk & DealerKit
Group & API
Custom
tailored to your group
- Unlimited seats across every location
- API access & bulk fault data
- White-label reports
Every paid plan starts with a 60-day free trial · no card needed. Prices in USD ($).
Frequently asked questions
Everything worth knowing before you run your very first check.
Still have questions?
Honestly, the best way to get a feel for it is to run a quick check — it's free.
Buy your next car
with total confidence
Start your 60-day free trial and put an expert fault checklist in every buyer's hands · your check is ready in seconds, backed by real-world fault data.
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