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Free Insurance Verification for Your Vehicle
While AskMid's standard service charges a small admin fee to check any vehicle's insurance status, we also offer a completely free service for checking your own vehicle. This guide explains how to use our free service and other options for verifying insurance status without cost.
AskMid Own Vehicle Service
The easiest way to check if your own vehicle is insured for free is through our dedicated Own Vehicle service:
- Visitownvehicle.askmid.com
- Enter your vehicle registration number
- Provide more verification details
- View your insurance status immediately
This service is completely free and provides detailed information about your vehicle's insurance status directly from the Motor Insurance Database.
What Information You'll Need
To use the free Own Vehicle service, you'll need to provide:
- Your vehicle registration number
- Your name as it appears on the insurance policy
- Your postcode as registered with your insurer
These details help verify that you're the vehicle owner Or policyholder, allowing us to provide this service for free while maintaining data protection standards.
When to Use the Paid Service
While the Own Vehicle service is free, there are situations where you'll need to use our standard paid service:
- Checking someone else's vehicle
- Verifying a vehicle you're considering purchasing
- When you don't have all the policy details required for the free check
- For business purposes or multiple checks
Our standard service costs just £4.99 And provides a simple yes/no answer about insurance status without requiring policy details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Own Vehicle service completely free?
Yes, the AskMid Own Vehicle service at ownvehicle.askmid.com is completely free to use. There are no hidden charges or fees.
What information will I see with the free check?
The free Own Vehicle service provides more detailed information than the standard paid service. You'll see confirmation of your insurance status, the make and model of your vehicle as recorded on the database, And sometimes, the name of your insurance provider.
Why do I need to provide my personal details for the free check?
The personal details help verify that you're the vehicle owner or policyholder, Which is required for data protection reasons. This verification allows us to provide more detailed information about your policy while keeping the service free.
What if I can't remember the exact details on my policy?
If you can't provide the exact details required for the free check, you may need to use the standard paid service instead. Alternatively, you can contact your insurance provider directly to confirm your insurance status.
Can I check multiple vehicles for free?
You can check any vehicle that you own or insure using the free Own Vehicle service, But each vehicle requires a separate check. If you need to check vehicles you don't own, you'll need to use the paid service.