This category identifies vehicles that are currently or have been licensed as a taxi by a licensing authority, for purposes of hire and reward and transporting people around. Taxis can be hailed off a street. The term taxi is typically associated with licensing departments in Scotland. In contrast, in other regions of the United Kingdom, these ‘vehicles’ are commonly known as Hackney Carriages.

Private Hire vehicles are or have previously been licensed for private hire use by a licensing authority, for purposes of hire and reward. This category also encompasses some executive and chauffeur service vehicles, including licensed Uber vehicles. It is important to note that all private hire vehicles must be reserved in advance, as they cannot be hailed directly from the street

Hackney Carriage refers to vehicles that have received or are currently holding a licence for taxi use from a licensing council. These vehicles are intended for hire and reward purposes, as well as for transporting individuals. Hackney Carriage vehicles are readily available and may respond to hails from the street. While in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, these vehicles are commonly known as Hackney Carriages, in Scotland, they are simply referred to as taxis.

The category of police vehicles encompasses those that are currently utilised or have previously been part of a law enforcement agency's fleet, serving functions such as patrol and traffic enforcement. This classification also includes unmarked police cars. The primary functions of a police vehicle involve ground patrol, responding to service calls and reported incidents, engaging in tactical pursuits, and maintaining public order.

These are vehicles that have been used for off road driving experiences. During these experiences, they offer members of the public the opportunity to conquer steep inclines, crash into daring descents and muddy slide slopes on varied terrain. These vehicles may also tackle wild streams, rock climbs and driving on torn up tracks. Overall these vehicles have been well and truly put through their paces, across a series of obstacles and challenges.

This category includes vehicles that are currently or have previously been used by driving instructors for commercial purposes, providing lessons to numerous individuals learning to drive, typically featuring dual control systems. These vehicles may frequently undergo various manoeuvres performed by learner drivers, including emergency stops and parallel parking, experiencing excessive wear and tear, above normal averages. It is important to note that privately owned vehicles displaying 'L' plates are not classified within this category in our database.

Ambulance services use vehicles for a range of functions. These vehicles are deployed to respond to emergency calls across diverse settings, such as roadways, residential areas, wilderness regions, hospitals, and in collaboration with SWAT teams during law enforcement operations. Paramedics rely on these vehicles to quickly attend to medical emergencies, facilitate the transportation of paramedic personnel, and also carry essential life-saving equipment.

This category details vehicles that are currently or have previously been used by a National Health Service for Trust-related activities. This includes vehicles used by community registered nurses, doctors, and healthcare professionals who provide community health services across various locations. Such locations may consist of care homes, community hospitals, intermediate care facilities, clinics, and schools. The services rendered may involve district nursing, health services, patient transportation, and urgent community response to incidents.

Fire service vehicles are used by fire and rescue departments to address a diverse range of incidents, emergencies, command support, and rescue operations. Additionally, these vehicles may serve community-related/rapid intervention functions. They are designed to transport firefighters, along with essential lightweight cutting tools and rapid intervention first aid supplies, enabling them to manage trauma and provide critical care at the scene of an emergency/Road Traffic Collision.

Highway vehicles are or have been used by National Highways England and Transport Scotland, operated by traffic officers who monitor our roadways around the clock. These vehicles are frequently observed on motorways, actively engaged in a range of responsibilities. Such duties include redirecting traffic when required, clearing debris or immobilised vehicles from the roadway, and providing assistance to police during incident responses.

Emergency vehicles typically have specialised emergency lighting and vehicle equipment that allows emergency services to reach calls for service in a timely manner, transport equipment and resources, or perform their tasks efficiently. Services may include Critical Care, Blood Service, Out of hours Doctors, Lifeguard/HM Coastguard and Mountain Rescue.

This group consists of vehicles specifically intended for emergency situations, aimed at swiftly reaching people in need. These vehicles are typically compact in size, allowing them to navigate through traffic more efficiently than ambulances. Primarily, they are used to transport paramedics to deliver crucial life-saving treatments.

Vehicles that are owned by Councils and Local Authorities and used across various departments, including Adults and Children’s Social Care, environmental and public health services, housing, and planning. These vehicles serve multiple purposes, from conducting road maintenance, attending official meetings, and functioning as enforcement vehicles in public areas.

Vehicles that are owned and operated by government departments and agencies serve essential functions for official government activities. These vehicles facilitate safe travel for ministers and senior officials in their official roles. Additionally, they may be utilised on occasion to transport other government members or visiting dignitaries from foreign nations. This classification also encompasses vehicles designated for the Prime Minister.

Vehicles used for business or professional purposes, extending beyond commuting to and from work. Business use encompasses activities such as visiting clients, travelling between different work sites, conducting demonstrations, or transporting goods and equipment. Examples of vehicles falling into this classification can include leased vehicles (to a company - VAT Qualifying), food delivery cars (Dominoes) and sign written vehicles (Specsavers).

This category includes vehicles from Car rental services that loan vehicles on a temporary basis, catering to individuals who require a car for various durations. This may include long-term business commitments or short-term needs such as vacations or road trips. Vehicles are rented for a multitude of purposes, with some rentals lasting as little as a day.

This information may have no measurable devaluation of a vehicle but does add to a vehicle’s history & life story. This information could come from a Classic car section which also holds details of relatively new cars along with cars from 70's, 80’s & 90’s, which may have had an unusual past.

They perhaps have been on TV as a prop car or the owner has taken the vehicle for a drive around a race track. This information adds to a vehicle's history and is designed as a ‘note of interest’, it is at the enquirers discretion to decide if the VOI information affects the vehicle's value.