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When you think what the modern mainstream car offers in terms of comfort, refinement, equipment, safety and efficiency, they’re terrific value. However, if new cars offer a lot for the money, used and nearly new cars are even more of a steal. Even the premium brands can’t escape the ravages of depreciation, so if you … Continued
hpi warns used car buyers to beware of water damaged vehicles hiding behind a temptingly low price tag www.hpicheck.com A staggering 237 thousand written off cars are uncovered every year by hpi, provider of the hpi check®, as being offered for sale by sellers who won’t always declare to buyers that they are insurance write-offs. … Continued
It’s easy to think of clocked cars as a problem of yesteryear. One that’s been tackled so you no longer need to worry about it. But sadly, nothing could be further from the truth, as one in every 20 cars subjected to an HPI check is found to have been clocked. Where there’s easy money … Continued
People are strange, and nowhere is this more obvious than in the wonderful world of motoring, where people do some truly bizarre things. To prove it, we’ve had a look at some of the weird and wonderful pursuits that people have got up to in 2015. Scrapheap challenge At the start of the year a … Continued
The Christmas period is a great time to visit different cities and explore the German markets. However as the festive season embarks on the ‘Good-will-to all-men’ mantra, we all still need to be aware of thieves. We’ve put together tips on how to keep your car safe this winter. Don’t leave things on show Whether … Continued
HPI data reveals where consumers are most at risk from used car finance fraud in the UK www.hpicheck.com New data analysis from HPI, provider of the HPI Check®, reveals that Scotland has the greatest number of used cars for sale hitting the HPI outstanding finance register. The North West of England and Wales follow close … Continued
If you’re old enough to drive you’ll have got used to being bombarded with anti-drink driving campaigns over the years. Every Christmas a series of adverts is aired in which you’re told that if you get caught drink driving your world will fall apart. Don’t get caught and the consequences could be much worse; … Continued
Buying a used car can be stressful enough, without having to worry about whether or not the vendor is trying to rip you off. Unfortunately there’s a high chance of this, as one in every three HPI checks flags up some sort of problem. It could be that the car is subject to outstanding finance, … Continued
We love our cars and we also love to personalise them, whether that’s to make them more distinctive, safer or more comfortable. So if you’re putting together your Christmas list, these are the top 10 car accessories that should be on it. Sat-nav When sat-navs came out they allowed to navigate from one place to … Continued
As temperatures drop your car has a harder time than ever – and so do you. So give yourself a fighting chance of getting through this winter, by making sure you and your car are fully prepared. Getting your car ready for winter By preparing your car for sub-zero conditions you’ll make your life a … Continued
How would you like to buy a brand new car at a hefty saving – perhaps as much as 25 per cent off? Of course you would! And there needn’t be a catch – it just depends on how much you value being able to choose the exact spec and colour of your ‘new’ car. … Continued
If there’s one thing that’s often more stressful than buying a used car, it’s selling one. All those strangers turning up at your door, the negotiating, trying to get as much money as you can. No wonder so many sellers prefer to just trade in their car instead. But with a bit of legwork you … Continued
We are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new website, designed with a modern new look , user-friendly navigation and updated with the latest information about our service. After months of hard work and dedication, we are delighted to officially announce the launch. It can be accessed on the same, and only URL … Continued
Expert advice on tyre maintenance Depending on how your mind works, you might find the subject of rubber very exciting. Or you might not. In the context of car tyres, you’re highly unlikely to find it even remotely interesting, but death and destruction can be fascinating subjects, and where sub-standard tyres are concerned, carnage … Continued
With witching season upon us, we want to protect buyers from cars that may go bump in the night. Horror stories aren’t just for halloween, 1 in 3 cars checked by HPI uncovers a gory history. This shows that some sellers have more tricks than treats for unsuspecting buyers.
HPI urges dealers to protect themselves from the risks Over 70% of dealers surveyed by HPI, the automotive technology solutions provider, are concerned about damaging their reputation by inadvertently selling on a clocked vehicle. With 1 in 20 cars checked with HPI recorded as having a discrepant mileage, dealers are right to be fearful of … Continued
Personal Registration Number Plate It doesn’t matter what kind of car you drive, its appearance will be smartened up by a personal number plate. Whether it’s your initials as part of a dateless registration or the type of car you drive that’s on display, a carefully chosen plate will make your car that bit more … Continued
Nobody wants to be landed with a big repair bill if their car breaks down, but car ownership is rarely plain sailing and the occasional hefty invoice is pretty much guaranteed. After all, cars are complex machines and parts are bound to wear out or break from time to time. When this happens the sudden … Continued
