Cookies Policy
Our commitment to transparency, official data verification standards, and consumer protection.
Last updated: 27 September 2026
Cookies are small text files that a website saves in your browser. Some are needed for the site to work. Others help us understand how the site is used or show ads, and we only use those if you say yes.
Your choice
When you first visit, we ask whether you accept analytics cookies. You can accept or reject them, and the site works the same whichever you pick. You can change your mind at any time:
Until you accept, Google Analytics runs in "consent denied" mode (Google Consent Mode), which means it does not store analytics cookies in your browser.
Advertising cookies are handled by Google's own consent message, which asks you separately on pages that show ads. Until you agree there, ads are not personalised. You can change that choice here:
Essential cookies (always on)
These are needed to run the site securely, so they do not need consent.
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
csrftoken | CarCheckUp | Protects forms (search, sign-in, checkout) against cross-site request forgery. | 1 year |
sessionid | CarCheckUp | Keeps you signed in and links your checks and payments to your account. | 2 weeks, or when you sign out |
messages | CarCheckUp | Shows a one-off message after an action, such as a payment confirmation. | End of session |
ccu_consent | CarCheckUp | Remembers your cookie choice so we don't ask on every page. | 180 days |
__cf_bm, cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Protects the site from bots and attacks. Only set when needed. | 30 minutes to 1 year |
| PayPal cookies | PayPal | Set on the payment pages when you pay with PayPal or card, to process the payment securely and prevent fraud. | Set by PayPal |
Analytics cookies (only with your consent)
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Counts visits and shows which pages are used, so we can improve the site. We don't use it to identify you. | 2 years |
Advertising cookies (only with your consent, asked by Google)
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
__gads, __gpi, __eoi | Google AdSense | Shows ads on some pages, limits how often you see the same ad and measures ad performance. | Up to 13 months |
IDE, test_cookie | Google (doubleclick.net) | Personalises ads based on your interests. Only if you allow it in Google's consent message. | Up to 13 months |
Google explains how it uses information from sites that use its services at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Other storage in your browser
- Recent searches: the registrations you searched on this device are kept in your browser's local storage (
vrms_from_storage) so you can search them again with one tap. They are never sent to us. Clearing your browser data removes them. - Offline files: the site saves copies of its own styles and scripts in your browser so pages load faster. No personal data is kept.
- Trustpilot: on pages with a Trustpilot review widget, Trustpilot may set its own cookies. See Trustpilot's cookie policy.
Managing cookies in your browser
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you block essential cookies, you won't be able to sign in or pay. Guides for each browser are at ico.org.uk.
Contact
Questions about cookies or your data? Email [email protected] or use our contact form. See also our Privacy Policy.