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We’re always told never to buy a car without a service history, but just how much difference does it really make? Should you automatically discount the purchase of a used car just because its service history is missing or incomplete? And what difference does it make if the car has been serviced by an independent … Continued
The pass rate for the driving test is a mere 47 per cent, while the first-time pass rate is even lower. Or put another way, most people who take their driving test, fail it. This might be the last thing you want to know if you’ve recently applied for your test, or you’re in the … Continued
Despite the rubbish weather that we have to put up with in the UK, we buy more open-topped cars than any country in the world, apart from North America. Perhaps we’re all blind optimists, or maybe we just need something fun to counter all of the traffic jams, potholes and speed cameras. Or perhaps it’s … Continued
Generating dealer leads by indicating when a customer is ready to sell their vehicle Automotive technology solutions provider, HPI, is helping dealers generate more business leads with the launch of Vehicle Monitor. The new service allows dealers to track a vehicle, once it’s sold to a customer, producing alerts if it hits one of three … Continued
HPI survey reveals that 71% of dealers support EU decision Automotive technology solutions provider, HPI, reports that dealers firmly back proposals by the EU to introduce legislation to outlaw mileage correction firms by May 2018. The findings of a survey to HPI’s dealer community reported that 71% support the EU decision. A further 92% of … Continued
Every year around eight million used cars change hands. While choosing which car is the right one is bewildering enough, working out where to buy your second-hand car can also be mind-boggling. You can choose between franchised and independent dealers, car supermarkets, auctions, private sales – the latter through the classifieds and online auctions. Wherever … Continued
Now that the summer is here, if you’re lucky enough to be heading off on your holidays any time soon, there’s a good chance that you’ll be doing some driving abroad. Whether it’s mainland Europe or somewhere further afield, the prospect of driving on foreign roads can be as exciting as it is daunting. If … Continued
Running a car can be expensive, so it’s only natural that the idea of cutting costs can be hugely appealing. One of the easiest ways of doing this is to skimp on maintenance and to fit cheaper parts when doing so. Second-hand or pattern parts can be much cheaper than the new, branded alternative – … Continued
A four-year MoT period opens the door for clockers looking to make a fast profit As industry players join forces, raising consumer safety fears on the back of the Government’s plans to consult on extending the MoT period from three years to four years – as announced in the budget – HPI warns that the … Continued
HPI Puts the Spotlight on Why Dealers Offer Used Car Buyers Peace of Mind Independent research conducted on behalf of vehicle history check expert, HPI, has revealed that consumers see buying a used car privately as a more ‘trustworthy’ and ‘sincere’ option than buying from the trade. However, warns HPI, buying privately offers consumers little … Continued
For decades, buying at auction has been the cheapest way of snapping up a used car bargain, but many buyers are put off because they think they’ll end up paying too much, or buying a heap. After all, you’d only put a car into the auction ring if it’s too riddled with faults to sell … Continued
When you’re buying a used car you need to have your wits about you, as there are some nasty people out there intent on defrauding you. We told you about the dangers of buying a car that’s still on finance in our recent blog (a practice sometimes known as asset fraud) (https://goo.gl/7zNJCV), but there are … Continued
Buying a used car can be very stressful, but if you’re methodical about things there’s little to fear. The key is to make a series of basic checks, any one of which will highlight whether or not the car is likely to be a safe bet. So if you go to look at a second-hand … Continued
Here’s everything you need to know about buying a car with outstanding finance on it. We’re supposed to be living in an age of austerity, and if you believe the papers, a worrying proportion of us are in the red. Despite this, new car sales are increasing every month – so how can this be? … Continued
Here’s everything you need to know about buying a car with outstanding finance on it. We’re supposed to be living in an age of austerity, and if you believe the papers, a worrying proportion of us are in the red. Despite this, new car sales are increasing every month – so how can this be? … Continued
HPI offers used car buyers a guide on how to purchase an insurance write-off that is not only safe to be on the road, but could save them 50% off the ticket price. HPI, provider of the HPI Check®, uncovers 649 vehicles per day for sale, which have been declared insurance write-offs, but says “not … Continued
As British Summer Time Fast Approaches, HPI Urges Convertible Car Buyers to Check for a Chequered History Over the last decade the UK has seen the number of convertible cars on its roads increase by a staggering 1182%*, confirming Britain’s passion for ‘making hay whilst the sun shines’. However, HPI is warning convertible-loving used car … Continued
Expert advice on how to spot if a car is stolen. Last year, fewer cars were stolen in the UK than at any time in the last half a century. But there were still almost 70,000 cars separated illegally from their owners, some of which will have been broken for parts or shipped overseas. A large … Continued
