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How to choose a vehicle check app: 10 questions to ask

Most check apps look similar in a demo. The differences show up on a wet Tuesday at six in the morning.

Updated 1 November 2026 · 2 min read

  1. What does it really cost? Per vehicle or per user, per week or per year, and is there a minimum? Ask for the cost at your fleet size.
  2. Do drivers need to install anything? Fewer steps means more checks done.
  3. Does it work offline? Test it in your worst yard.
  4. How are defects handled? Photos, alerts, assignment and closing off.
  5. Can I build my own checklist? By vehicle type, with photo and number items.
  6. Can it check trailers and plant?
  7. Can I find a record fast? By vehicle, driver and date.
  8. Can I export or delete my data? Ask what happens when you leave.
  9. Where is data stored? UK or EU hosting, and a clear privacy notice.
  10. Is there a free trial with no card? Run it on real vehicles for a fortnight.

How Kovi answers

£1 per vehicle per week, no minimum, works offline, custom checklists, trailers and plant supported, searchable history, owner-controlled export and deletion, data held in London, and a 30 day trial with no card. See pricing.

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