AutoProv vs Experian AutoCheck
These two are closer than most comparisons suggest, because AutoProv licenses Experian data. The provenance records are the same records. What differs is everything wrapped around them, and who the product is built for.
The short answer
Choose Experian AutoCheck if you want a first-party relationship with the data provider, already hold an Experian trade account, or need their indemnity product specifically.
Choose AutoProv if you want the same Experian provenance data plus MOT history, market valuation and vehicle specification in a single report, with the CRA 2015 and CCR 2013 paperwork handled in the same platform, on pay-as-you-go pricing with no contract.
The practical question is not whose finance data is better. It is the same data. It is how many separate lookups and how much manual compliance work you want sitting around it.
Feature comparison
| AutoProv | Experian AutoCheck | |
|---|---|---|
Underlying provenance data AutoProv licenses Experian data directly, so the finance, stolen and write-off records are the same records. | Includes Experian | Experian (first party) |
Other sources in the same report MOT history, valuation and specification arrive in one report rather than as separate lookups. | 10 sources incl. DVSA, DVLA | |
MOT history included | ||
Market valuation included Trade and retail values with days-to-sell, for pricing stock rather than only verifying it. | ||
CRA 2015 / CCR 2013 compliance tooling The obligations that follow the sale, not the check before it. | PDI, Distance Sale Pack, Dispute Builder | |
AI damage detection from photos | ||
Contract required to start Relevant for independents who cannot commit to trade account minimums. | No, pay-as-you-go | |
Audience | UK motor trade only | Trade and consumer |
Competitor details are taken from each provider’s own published information. A dash means the provider does not publicly state it. Last reviewed August 2026.
About AutoProv
AutoProv is a UK vehicle intelligence platform built for the motor trade. It exists to answer one question before you buy stock: is this vehicle what the seller says it is?
Built for dealers, fleet operators and leasing companies rather than private buyers.
Including Experian, DVSA, DVLA, aggregated into one report.
Pay-as-you-go wallet credits, with subscriptions for higher volume. No contract required to start.
PDI reports, Distance Sale Packs and Dispute Response Builder for CRA 2015 and CCR 2013 obligations.
Frequently asked questions
Does AutoProv use Experian data?
Yes. AutoProv licenses Experian as one of its data sources, so the outstanding finance, stolen marker and write-off records in an AutoProv report come from the same underlying records as an Experian AutoCheck. The difference is what accompanies them: MOT history, valuation, specification and compliance tooling in a single report.
Is AutoProv cheaper than Experian AutoCheck?
AutoProv publishes per-check pricing openly and requires no contract to start. Experian AutoCheck pricing for trade accounts is quoted individually, so a direct figure comparison depends on your volume. Compare on total cost of the checks you actually run, since an AutoProv report bundles sources you would otherwise buy separately.
Which is better for an independent used car dealer?
For an independent running modest volume, AutoProv is usually the more practical option because it is pay-as-you-go, includes valuation and MOT data in the same report, and carries the CRA 2015 and CCR 2013 tooling most independents otherwise handle manually. For a large group with an existing Experian trade relationship and its own DMS integrations, AutoCheck may already be embedded in the workflow.
Can I use both?
Yes, and some dealers do. Because AutoProv includes Experian data, running both duplicates the provenance element. The more common pattern is to use AutoProv for routine stock checking and retain a separate account for edge cases that require a first-party Experian indemnity claim.
