Car Clocking – BBC1′s The One Show Investigates
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.
Car Jargon Explained
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!
Driving home this Christmas – tips on driving in the snow
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:
Employee Car Horror Stories from HPI
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.
10 Quick Car Checks to do When visiting the Seller
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:
Most Common Internet Car Scams and How to Avoid them
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 Car Maintenance: Don’t get caught out in the cold this winter
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.
Outstanding Finance: Sean James tells us his experience with repossessions
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.
Benefits of the HPI Check
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.
10 Ways to Help Improve the Value of your Car
If you’re thinking of changing your car, you’re probably wondering what your current runaround is worth. It’s not an exact science as what you can expect to get for it will depend on whether you’re planning to trade it in with a local dealer or sell it privately yourself. More and more of us however … Continued
How does a little black box reduce your insurance?
Whilst scouring the web for insurance quotes, you’ve probably come across two little words – ‘black box’. But what exactly is this black box and why should you install it in your car? Black box insurance (also known as telematics) has been around since 2008 and can help driver’s reduce their insurance. In a report … Continued
A step by step guide to car auctions
Daytime TV has shown us the good deals on offer at auction houses and the bargains consumers can bag. Car auctions aren’t just for motor dealers; it’s a great place for private buyers to find their dream car at a reduced price. If you’ve never been to an auction don’t worry, we’ve put together a … Continued
Don't buy a Halloween Horror
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.
The Clocks go back: Car Clocking
The clocks may have recently turned back as we settle into Autumn, but we want to warn trusting used car buyers to beware of fraudsters turning back the clock on a vehicle’s mileage.
Driving Distractions We're all Guilty of!
We’ve all been there, sneaking the odd text whilst driving or sipping a coffee at the wheel in the morning rush hour. What we don’t think of is the danger we are putting ourselves and other motorists in.
Atom Cup 2014 – Brands Hatch
The Atom Cup is a UK based single make race series for the Ariel Atom. After an impressive debut year in 2013, the race comes to Brands Hatch this August.
Must ask questions when buying and selling a car
When it comes to buying and selling a car it’s important to ask the right questions. Failing to do so can leave you out of pocket. So, to help you on your way we’ve come up with questions to ask the buyer or the seller.
Dealers put their Stamp of Approval on HPI as 'The Best Vehicle Provenance Provider' in Car Dealer Power Awards
Used car buyers gain added peace of mind as HPI wins Car Dealer Power Awards For the second year running, vehicle information expert, HPI, is winner of the 2014 Best Provenance Provider title in the Car Dealer Power Awards. Voted for by the experts – used car dealers across the UK – this award truly … Continued