Is there a way of finding out if a used car been used for private hire?

Is there a way of knowing if a car has been used for private hire (taxi) as now it seems that any car can be a private hire (taxi) and once plates have been removed there is no way of knowing if it has been used as such?

Asked on 14 March 2024 by Ron Swarbrick

Answered by David Ross

HPI checks don't show if a car was a taxi so it's best to use www.vehicleancestry.co.uk. Prices start at £3.

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