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Everything you need to know about Brumble, our free membership, insurance comparison, vehicle reports, and motoring tools.
About Brumble
Brumble is a free membership platform for UK drivers. We bring together insurance comparison, vehicle history reports, car finance, motoring tools, and exclusive member offers in one place. Our goal is to help you save money and stay on top of your vehicle admin without paying for a subscription. Learn more on our about page.
Yes. Signing up as a Brumble member is completely free, with no subscription and no obligation. You get access to exclusive offers, MOT and tax reminders, saved vehicles, and the ability to retrieve your insurance quotes. The only paid product is our Premium Vehicle Report, which is a one-off payment of £9.99 per vehicle. Sign up for free.
When you compare insurance quotes or apply for car finance via Brumble, we may receive a commission from the provider you choose. This does not affect the price you pay. Our vehicle history reports are a paid product at £9.99 each. We do not charge membership fees and we do not sell your personal data.
Yes. Brumble is operated by Be Clear Technologies Limited, registered in England and Wales (Company No. 16416180). We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO registration ZB959184). We use encryption to protect your data and we never sell your personal information to third parties. You can read our full privacy policy for more detail.
Brumble was founded by Ryan Hughes and is operated by Be Clear Technologies Limited. You can read more about the team and our mission on the about page.
What You Can Do With Brumble
Car Insurance
Compare quotes from 130+ insurers. You could save up to £535.*
Learn MoreVan Insurance
Business, courier, and self-employed cover from 60+ insurers.
Learn MoreMotorbike Insurance
Specialist quotes for bikes, scooters, and mopeds.
Learn MoreMotorhome Insurance
Cover for motorhomes, campervans, and conversions.
Learn MoreCar Finance
Compare PCP and HP options from trusted lenders.
Learn MoreSell Your Car
Get a free valuation and sell online.
Learn MorePremium Vehicle Report
Full vehicle history check for £9.99.
Learn MoreMOT Checker
Free MOT history for any vehicle.
Learn MoreCompare Energy
Compare gas and electricity deals.
Learn MoreMembership
As a free member you get access to exclusive partner offers, vehicle reminders for MOT, tax, and insurance renewal dates, saved vehicles, and the ability to retrieve your insurance quotes. You can also access your vehicle history reports from your account. Join for free.
Go to the sign-in page and enter your email address. We will send you a magic link to confirm your account. There are no passwords to remember. Click the link in your email and you are signed in.
Add your vehicles by registration number and we will automatically look up your MOT expiry and tax due date. You can also add your insurance renewal date. We send you a reminder email 21 days before each date so you have time to sort it. Set up reminders.
Brumble partners with trusted motoring brands to bring members exclusive deals on things like breakdown cover and temporary insurance. Offers change regularly, so check back often. See all offers.
Yes. If you have compared insurance via Brumble, you can retrieve your saved quotes from your account at any time. You will need the password you set with Quotezone when you first compared. Retrieve your quotes.
Insurance Comparison
When you compare insurance via Brumble, your details are sent to a panel of UK insurers who each return a quote. You can then compare prices and cover levels side by side. Brumble is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Seopa Ltd (trading as Quotezone), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA FRN: 313860).
It depends on the product. For car insurance the platform compares quotes from over 130 insurers. For van insurance it is over 60 insurers. For motorbike and motorhome insurance the panel includes 25+ specialist providers.
Yes. Comparing insurance quotes via Brumble is completely free. You are under no obligation to buy. If you find a quote you like, you buy directly from the insurer.
It is worth comparing at least once a year rather than auto-renewing. Renewal prices are often higher than what is available to new customers. Comparing takes a few minutes and could save you money.
Brumble covers car insurance (including young drivers, over 50s, fully comprehensive, black box, performance car, student, and electric vehicle cover), van insurance, motorbike insurance, motorhome insurance, and temporary insurance from 1 hour to 28 days.
Temporary insurance gives you cover for a short period, from 1 hour up to 28 days. It is useful for borrowing a friend's car, test driving, or short-term cover while you sort out a longer policy. Get temporary cover.
Premium Vehicle Reports
A Premium Vehicle Report is a comprehensive vehicle history check that covers outstanding finance, stolen markers, insurance write-offs, salvage history, mileage discrepancies, plate and keeper changes, MOT history, safety recalls, taxi and private hire records, vehicle valuation, and estimated running costs. Reports cost £9.99 with no subscription. Check a vehicle.
Report data comes from Experian (one of the UK's leading vehicle data providers), the DVSA (MOT history), the DVLA (vehicle identity and tax status), and Brego (valuation data). Each section of the report shows which provider supplied the data.
At £9.99, a Brumble report includes features that HPI charges £19.99 for, plus extras they do not offer at any price, like taxi and private hire checks, downloadable PDF reports, shareable report links, and ULEZ compliance data. Both services include a data guarantee. View a sample report to see what is included.
Yes. There is a full sample report based on a 2017 Volkswagen Golf so you can see exactly what you get before you pay.
No. Each report is a one-off payment of £9.99. There is no subscription, no auto-renewal, and no hidden fees.
Yes. Every report can be downloaded as a PDF and shared via a unique link. This is useful if you are selling a car and want to show potential buyers it has a clean history.
Car Finance
When you compare car finance via Brumble, you can see PCP and HP options from Car Finance 247. You fill in your details and get matched with finance offers based on your circumstances. Brumble is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Car Finance 247 (FCA FRN: 653019). Compare car finance.
Initial eligibility checks use a soft search, which does not affect your credit score. A full credit check is only carried out if you choose to proceed with an application.
You can, but the finance must be settled first. Contact your finance provider to get a settlement figure, pay off the remaining balance, and then sell the car once the finance is cleared. You can check any vehicle for outstanding finance with a Premium Vehicle Report. If you are looking to sell, you can get a free valuation via Brumble.
With PCP (Personal Contract Purchase), you pay lower monthly payments and have the option to hand the car back, pay a final balloon payment to own it, or trade it in at the end of the agreement. With HP (Hire Purchase), you pay higher monthly payments but own the car outright once the agreement ends. Brumble has a detailed PCP vs HP guide if you want to compare them side by side.
Tools and Resources
Brumble offers several free tools for UK drivers:
- MOT History Checker: full MOT test history for any vehicle, including advisories and failures
- Tax Checker: check if a vehicle is taxed and when tax is due
- Salary Sacrifice Calculator: see how much you could save on an EV via salary sacrifice
- EV Running Costs Calculator: compare running costs for electric vs petrol or diesel
- Budget Planner: plan your monthly vehicle spending
All tools are free to use with no sign-up required.
Enter any UK registration number and our MOT checker will show you the full MOT test history from the DVSA, including pass and fail results, advisories, failure reasons, and recorded mileage at each test. It is free and you do not need to sign up.
Yes. Brumble publishes free motoring guides covering everything from how car insurance works to EV charging costs and car finance options. All guides are written by the team and checked for accuracy. There are currently over 50 guides available.
The EV Zone is our free resource hub for electric vehicle drivers and businesses considering going electric. It includes tools like the salary sacrifice calculator, EV running costs calculator, EV grants checker, and guides on EV insurance, charging, and costs.
Selling Your Car
Brumble partners with Motorway, one of the UK's largest online car selling platforms. Enter your registration number, upload a few photos, and receive offers from a network of verified dealers. There are no fees for listing and it is free to use. Get a free valuation.
You can, but the finance must be settled before ownership can transfer. Many online car-buying services will handle the settlement as part of the sale. If you are unsure whether your car has outstanding finance, you can check with a Premium Vehicle Report.
Getting offers from multiple dealers is one of the most effective ways to get a good price. Having a full service history, recent MOT pass, and a clean vehicle history report can also help. You can check your vehicle's history for £9.99 and share the report with potential buyers.