Bonnet Wise

Buyer reports for AutoTrader UK car listings.

Looking at a used car on AutoTrader? Bonnet Wise gives you a buyer's report on that exact car in seconds, right beside the listing. WHAT YOU GET • A Good Example score (0–100) with the top red flags and positives, each explained • Common faults for that make, model and engine, with typical independent and main-dealer repair costs • An inspection checklist of what to look, listen and feel for when you view the car • The servicing schedule, what a good service history looks like, and typical servicing costs • Running costs: yearly fuel or charging for your mileage, road tax, and an indicative insurance band • MOT history with a mileage check and recurring advisories (add the registration) • Questions to ask the seller, plus a chat to ask anything else about the car HOW IT WORKS Open a car's page on AutoTrader and click the Bonnet Wise icon. The side panel reads the car's details from the page you're viewing and builds your report. Nothing is changed on AutoTrader's page. FREE TO TRY Sign in with your email (no password, just a 6-digit code) and get 3 free reports every month. Need more? Buy single scans or a 10-scan pack that never expire, or go Pro for unlimited reports. GOOD TO KNOW Bonnet Wise is guidance only. It's not a substitute for a professional inspection or a vehicle history check. Repair, fuel, tax and insurance figures are estimates. Parts of each report are written by AI from general knowledge about the model. Bonnet Wise is made by LOS Digital Ltd and is not affiliated with or endorsed by AutoTrader.