What you can send
We reply with the make, model and key details, the MOT and tax status and the MOT history. Add the mileage for a free valuation.
We reply with the miles, the time, the likely fuel cost, the cheapest fuel on the way and near your destination, and short links to open the route in your maps app and see it on our map. Postcodes, towns and full addresses all work.
Describe it your way. We reply with matching cars from the MotifyMe® marketplace, with links.
Free to use, and you stay in control
The number plate lookup, MOT and tax status, valuation, journey estimate and fuel tools are free. A paid vehicle history check, with data provided by Experian, is available as an optional extra and is the only part that covers outstanding finance, write-off and stolen records. Reply STOP at any time to opt out, and START to come back. Read how we handle personal data in our privacy policy.
Prefer the website?
Everything works on the site too: the free vehicle check, the free car valuation, the Journey Cost Calculator and the Fuel Finder.
WhatsApp questions
How do I check a car on WhatsApp?
Open WhatsApp, message MotifyMe on +44 7537185888 and send a UK number plate, for example AB12 CDE. We reply with the vehicle details, MOT and tax status. Add the mileage and we also send a free valuation.
Is the WhatsApp car check free?
Yes. The registration lookup, MOT and tax status and the valuation are free. A paid vehicle history check, with data provided by Experian, is a separate optional extra that covers outstanding finance, write-off and stolen records.
Can I work out a journey fuel cost on WhatsApp?
Yes. Send two places such as London to Edinburgh, or Reading to Oxford (diesel). We reply with the distance, the driving time, the likely fuel cost, the cheapest fuel on the way and near your destination, a short link that opens the route in Apple Maps on an iPhone or Google Maps on other phones, and a short link to the full map on our Journey Cost Calculator. Postcodes, towns and full addresses all work.
Can I use postcodes or full addresses for a journey?
Yes. Send a town, a postcode (with or without the space, in capitals or lower case) or a full address, for example RG1 1AA to EH1 1YZ. If we are not sure which place you mean, we ask you to add the county or a postcode.
Can I search for a car on WhatsApp?
Yes. Describe the car in your own words, such as automatic diesel estate under 9k or a black van in Reading, and we reply with matching cars from the MotifyMe marketplace, with links. You can also refine the same search on the website with MotifyMe AI Car Search.
How do I find cheap fuel on WhatsApp?
Send the word FUEL and we reply with links to the free Fuel Finder and the Journey Cost Calculator.
How do I stop the WhatsApp messages?
Reply STOP at any time and we will not message you again. Send START if you change your mind.
Is my number plate or phone number shared?
We use your WhatsApp number and the details you send to reply to you. See our privacy policy for how we handle personal data.
Valuations and journey costs are estimates and a guide only. Fuel prices, routes and real-world fuel economy vary. MotifyMe® provides information and is not a substitute for checking a vehicle in person.