What is a third party risk marker?

A car's history record holds more than finance agreements, theft reports and insurance write-offs. A third party risk marker is a note added when an outside organisation, such as a business, has registered an interest in the vehicle for some other reason.

There isn't one single reason these markers are added, and the marker on its own doesn't explain what's going on. Where the record includes the type of marker and the name of the organisation that added it, those details are the best starting point for finding out more.

What it means for a buyer: treat it as a reason to pause and ask questions, rather than a verdict on the car. Asking the seller about it, and contacting the organisation named on the record before handing over any money, is the sensible way to get a clear answer.

Our Confidence Report includes a third party risk marker check, and shows the type of marker and the organisation named where the record lists them. See the Confidence Report →