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HPI CrushWatch Makes the UK’s Roads a Safer Place For Law Abiding Motorists HPI CrushWatch saved over £56 million worth of vehicles that were being driven without insurance, from being crushed at the instruction of the police in 2014. Shockingly, supercars and prestige vehicles are often being driven by insurance evaders. However, popular, high volume … Continued
USED CAR BUYERS UNAWARE OF THE RISKS OF OUTSTANDING FINANCE Our recent survey reveals 42% of used car buyers are unaware of the risks of outstanding finance. Our latest survey reveals that a staggering 42% of used car buyers don’t know who legally owns a car that has finance owing on it. The truth is that a … Continued
VICARS SELLING USED CARS ARE CONSIDERED ‘DIVINE INTERVENTION’ BY PRIVATE BUYERS Our recent survey reveals 1 in 4 car buyers would most trust a vicar when buying a used vehicle. When asked what profession a used car buyer would most trust buying from when looking for a used car in the private market, one in … Continued
VICARS SELLING USED CARS ARE CONSIDERED ‘DIVINE INTERVENTION’ BY PRIVATE BUYERS Our recent survey reveals 1 in 4 car buyers would most trust a vicar when buying a used vehicle. When asked what profession a used car buyer would most trust buying from when looking for a used car in the private market, one in … Continued
When it comes to buying a new car, test driving is one of the most important aspects. Here are our top tips for when you are test driving a car.
When it comes to buying a new car, test driving is one of the most important aspects. Here are our top tips for when you are test driving a car.
If you’re in the market for a new car, the way you ask certain questions can make a real difference when clinching a good deal. We’ve put together a simple guide on how to barter a bargain.
January can bring used car bargains, but don’t be fooled by a low price and shiny paintwork. From our data we’ve found that 1 in 3 cars has a hidden history.
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.
BBC’s ‘The One Show’ featured the growing epidemic that is car clocking. At HPI we continue to see odometer discrepancies on 1 in 20 of the reports we issue – that’s a 3% increase on 2013.
When it comes to buying a car it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the different jargon and slang sellers use. What exactly is a dipper or a gorilla? So to help you along the way we’ve put together a a clever car jargon buster!
As we have firmly entered the colder months, we’ve probably all started the morning ritual of de-icing our cars. When it comes to driving in conditions such as ice and snow, there are a few things that can ensure we minimise dangers:
At HPI, we’ve had a few of our own horror stories when it comes to dodgy cars. We take a look at the people behind the HPI Check and their past experiences in buying without a vehicle history check – before working for HPI.
When it comes to checking out your dream car there are 10 quick car checks you can do that will help you from buying a dud. Check them out here:
It’s always an exciting time buying a new car. However worryingly, fraudsters are coming up with more ways to target innocent buyers through internet scams. Find out from our experts the most common internet car scams:
Winter is here and we are all starting to face the morning ritual of scraping, de-icing and warming-up the car. These winter changes are not only tough on us, but also on our vehicles.
One of the most significant challenges associated with buying a used car is avoiding buying one that has outstanding finance against it. According to The Repo Man himself – Sean James, outstanding finance is the most common reason for car repossession.
If you’re thinking of changing your set of wheels, the HPI check is a valuable tool to help you make the right decision. It will tell you the history of a car, in particular if it has outstanding finance, is stolen, written off or has an inconsistent mileage.
