Cartell.ie Supports CCPC’s Call for Greater Transparency in the Used Car Market

Published on 28 February, 2025

Cartell.ie supports the CCPC’s call for greater used car market transparency and better data access

Overview

Cartell.ie, Ireland's foremost provider of vehicle history checks, welcomes the recent statement from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) advocating for greater transparency in the used car market. The CCPC’s report underscores the importance of giving consumers access to vital vehicle history details, such as mileage records, accident history, and safety recalls, before purchasing a car.

For nearly two decades, Cartell.ie has led the way in vehicle history reporting, providing essential data to help consumers make well-informed choices. The company has consistently pushed for improved data sharing within the industry to safeguard buyers from unknowingly purchasing unsafe or previously damaged vehicles.

“The CCPC’s findings reinforce the necessity of transparency in the used car market,” said Ger Toher, Chief Operating Officer at Cartell.ie. “We have always supported consumers’ right to clear, accurate, and comprehensive vehicle history data. Expanding access to crucial information, particularly write-off records, will help ensure buyers are protected from hidden risks. Our priority remains providing the most trustworthy vehicle history insights, allowing motorists to buy with confidence and peace of mind.”

As Ireland’s original and leading vehicle history check provider, Cartell.ie’s reports offer a wealth of information, including:

• Write-off history – Details on damage severity and category classification where available.
• Outstanding finance – Ensuring the vehicle is not subject to financial encumbrances.
• Previous mileage readings – Identifying potential odometer fraud.
• Ownership history – Reviewing the number of previous owners.
• Imports and prior country of registration – Highlighting cross-border risks.
• Taxi or fleet use – Identifying vehicles that may have high mileage or wear.
• CO₂ emissions and road tax details – Helping buyers gauge 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 adds confidence for buyers. For UK vehicles and imports, full MOT history, including test results, is available.

• Insurance claims and stolen vehicle records – Providing insights into past insurance claims and theft status where available. While stolen vehicle checks apply to UK reports, the extent of claim history depends on insurer submissions.

   

Alongside its consumer-oriented services, Cartell.ie provides trade sellers on its sister platforms, Carzone.ie and CarsIreland.ie, with a free vehicle history check for every listed ad, ensuring buyers have access to crucial data. Consumers can also filter search results to display only vehicles with a history check, promoting full transparency during the purchasing process.

Sinead McCann

Sinéad is our resident car tester who has the unenviable (-ok, slightly enviable) task of reviewing all the latest new cars to hit the market. You can follow her on Twitter @smcani and on Instagram @whatshedrives