Works with AutoTrader
Check an AutoTrader listing in 3 steps
- 1
Copy the link
5 sIn the AutoTrader app: tap share on the listing, then copy the link. On a computer: copy the page address.
- 2
Paste it into Carvizia
2 sOne bar, no registration number or form to fill in.
- 3
Read the verdict
≈ 1 minExact engine, known faults, upcoming maintenance and how much to negotiate.
Everything the listing doesn't tell you
A full report for every AutoTrader listing, ready in about a minute. Extracts from the sample report: Volkswagen Polo 2015.
A clear verdict
Reliability score and decision at a glance.
The exact engine's known faults
Identified for the listing's precise engine, with their severity and cost.
- Timing belt tensioner£450 – £500Critical
- Water pump leaks£300High
- Touchscreen faults£350Medium
Maintenance coming up
This engine's next service items, costed in the report.
A price to negotiate
The market value and costed arguments to put to the seller.
Viewing checklist
- Squeal from the belt area on a cold start
- Coolant leaks around the thermostat
- Touchscreen responds normally
Tax and running costs
Vehicle tax (VED) and the costs of buying this car, estimated from its details.
Manufacturer recalls
Official recalls to check with the seller.
What to watch on AutoTrader
Price indicator
A “great price” compares the car with similar ads; it says nothing about the engine's known faults.
What to do
Weigh the price against the faults and maintenance due on this exact engine.
Dealer or private seller
Buying from a dealer gives you rights under the Consumer Rights Act; a private sale only has to match its description.
What to do
Check who is selling before you go, and ask for the service history either way.
Write-off categories
Cat S and Cat N cars can be listed legally, but repairs vary in quality and resale value is lower.
What to do
Ask whether the car has a write-off marker and ask for photos or invoices of the repair.
Frequently asked questions
About checking an AutoTrader listing.
Does Carvizia work with the AutoTrader app?
Yes. Use the share button on the listing, copy the link and paste it into Carvizia, on your phone or computer.
Is AutoTrader's price indicator enough to judge a car?
It tells you how the price compares with similar cars on sale. Carvizia adds what it can't see: the engine's known faults, the maintenance coming up and what they cost, then a fair price that takes them into account.
Does the seller know I've analysed their listing?
No. Carvizia only reads the public listing; the seller is never contacted or notified.