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News this week announces the first ever conviction of an owner of a mileage correction firm following a recent OFT investigation. This dramatic development follows the recent steps by the vehicle information expert HPI, to lobby parliament to shut down such firms, by launching an e-petition and calling upon the nation to back the fight … Continued
With the witching season nearly upon us, we’re warning used car buyers against getting spooked by dodgy used car sellers this Halloween. Protecting buyers from cars that may go bump in the night we’re offering 25% off an HPI Check up until 30th November 2012. Just use promotional code SCARE25 when entering purchase details.
The end of October marks the end of British Summer Time and, as we turn the clocks back, we want to remind you used car buyers to watch out for unscrupulous sellers turning the clocks back on their mileage readings. Known as ‘clocking’, this not only adds significant value to a vehicle, but it could … Continued
HPI is extending HPI CrushWatch to alert motor finance lenders to vehicles impounded by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) because the vehicle has no road tax. A car that is subject to a finance agreement which is driven without Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) is breaching the terms of the finance contract. Until now, … Continued
Our latest league table of the most commonly stolen light commercial vehicles (LCVs) confirms that the Ford Transit is still top of the thieves’ shopping list. But close behind are the Mercedes Sprinter and Mitsubishi L200. For those whose livelihood depends on a 4 wheeled workhorse, buying a used van can be a risky business … Continued
There could be up to 10.4 million cars with a hidden history on the UK’s roads. This follows news from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) that there has been a 9% increase in cars in the UK to 31,362,716. With 1 in 3 cars hitting our ‘at risk’ registers the SMMT figures … Continued
We posted recently about the volume and value of uninsured cars that HPI CrushWatch returns to finance companies. We thought it useful to illustrate that in an info graphic too…
HPI CrushWatch Returns Vehicles to Finance Companies and Helps Police Protect the UK’s Highways Our latest figures suggest that it is drivers of mid-range higher volume vehicles, often the popular Vauxhall, Ford and Volkswagen models, that continue to be the greatest offenders of insurance evasion. However, a staggering number of offenders in 2011 were drivers … Continued
As HPI confirms, this week, that its National Mileage Register (NMR) now exceeds 150 million mileages, the BBC’s The One Show* puts the spotlight on the growing threat of car clocking. Leading with HPI’s figure of one million clocked cars on UK roads, The One Show went on to report how one used car buyer … Continued
We’re always on the look out for guest bloggers – or for opportunities to guest blog ourselves, so if you’re an industry expert or if you feel you have something to offer our blogging team, then you should definitely get in touch. Similarly, if you have a motoring blog that you’d like us to contribute … Continued
The March Budget has seen fuel prices reach record highs this year, adding to the toll the economic downturn is having on household budgets. Helping people save their pennies, as well as the environment, we are urging motorists to turn to eco-motoring. To support used car buyers in their quest to reduce their carbon footprint – … Continued
The March Budget has seen fuel prices reach record highs this year, adding to the toll the economic downturn is having on household budgets. Helping people save their pennies, as well as the environment, we are urging motorists to turn to eco-motoring. To support used car buyers in their quest to reduce their carbon footprint – … Continued
Take a look at the info graphic we’ve pulled together for you… and next time you wonder whether or not to take that HPI Check, remember some of these key stats…
We’re urging our customers to join us in the fight back against car clocking, as we launch an e-Petition to DirectGov to close down mileage correction firms. Across the UK, these companies are turning back the miles on used cars, helping certain sellers push up the price of vehicles. 1 in 20 cars checked by … Continued
Here at HPI, we are urging used car buyers to make sure they factor in the depreciation of a vehicle when considering a purchase, as this could save them thousands of pounds when it’s time to sell it on. Whilst there isn’t a magical formula for calculating depreciation, there are clues that can help point … Continued
In an investigation, BBC 5 Live found that unwitting used car buyers are being chased for large sums of money, owed on loans taken out by previous owners.
‘BBC 5 Live Investigates’ reported that unwitting used car buyers are being chased for large sums of money, owed on loans taken out by previous owners. Leading vehicle information expert HPI is warning consumers to be vigilant on the risks of finance fraud and get protection with the HPI Check.
HPI is advising students and newly passed drivers buying a used vehicle for the start of term to be cautious and not rush into any purchase – no matter how cheap – as they could end up buying more then they bargained for. With 1 in 3 vehicles checked by HPI having some form of … Continued
