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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
HPI works closely with BBC to expose fraudsters and protect consumers We joined forces with BBC Watchdog journalists to help uncover a clocking scam, which was making a fraudster posing as Ashley Singh and his brother thousands of pounds per sale. With 1 in 20 cars checked by HPI showing mileage discrepancies it is essential that … Continued
Mr and Mrs Average could come to the rescue says HPI
Electric cars are in the news a lot at the moment, largely because air quality has become such a hot topic. Conventionally powered vehicles (petrol and diesel) are one of the key sources of pollution in busy city centres, and one of the main advantages of electric cars is that you’ll be doing your bit … Continued
Are you wondering about the cost of an electric car service compared to diesel and petrol? Electric car service and maintenance costs are generally lower than for petrol and diesel. Below is a comparison for three models where there is a diesel and petrol version in the range. All are automatic models to keep the … Continued
The future of diesel cars is a hot topic right now and there is a lot of worrying information flying around that doesn’t paint the brightest picture for diesels. With that said, we decided to pull together some interesting diesel facts and statistics that may well surprise you. Have diesel values been affected? Diesel vs … Continued
Poor air quality has become a huge topic of discussion lately and diesel is said to be one of the main sources of air pollution. Diesel engine vehicles have been targeted by governments around the globe as part of their action plan to clean things up. The UK government recently announced a ban on the … Continued
What is Euro 6? What are the Euro emissions standards? Euro emission standards describe the acceptable limits for exhaust emissions of new vehicles sold in the EU. Below are the Euro emissions standards Euro 1 – 6 that have been introduced so far, Euro 6 emission standards being the most recent classification. The first date is the … Continued
