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Driving requires a high level of concentration to stay safe, be aware of hazards and react accordingly. Yet a lot of drivers become distracted when behind the wheel, whether due to being in a rush on the morning commute and attempting to drink coffee or losing focus and letting their mind wander. Recently the law … Continued
We’ve had a flurry of emails from people over recent weeks, asking about Toyota Prius values. There’s a lot of uncertainty in the marketplace right now, about whether values of this all-conquering hybrid family car will go up because of the current focus on air quality. Or will they go down because of the turmoil … Continued
Analysis by automotive data experts cap hpi has revealed the average price of a new car has risen 38% over the last decade. The average offered price of cars has increased from £24,383 in February 2008 to £33,559 in February 2018. The experts argue that while cars sold today are fitted with much more technology, … Continued
As poor air quality becomes an ever bigger problem in towns and cities across the UK, the government has launched a crack down on dirty diesel cars in a bid to improve things. From 20 May, a more stringent MOT test will make it much harder for poorly maintained or illegally modified diesel cars to … Continued
Awareness is key to enjoying a stress-free used car buying experience. Use our guide below to spot any tell tale car scam signs and learn how to stay safe when buying a used car. If you’re armed with facts, buying a used car can be the joyful and satisfying experience that it should be. Common … Continued
A tougher set of MOT test rules will be introduced on 20 May, making it harder for your car to get through the annual roadworthiness check. We’ll detail what those changes are below, but if you need to get up to speed on what the MOT is and how it works, our previous blog on … Continued
HPI is here to make buying a used car less stressful, and we like to be positive, but we’re not going to lie: you really need to have your wits about you at purchase time, because there are lots of people out there intent on stitching you up. Every day we perform thousands of … Continued
Buying a used car can be a stressful experience as it’s difficult to know a car’s history simply by looking at it. Scammers go to great lengths to pull the wool over the eyes of an unsuspecting car buyer and it’s a problem that isn’t going away any time soon. Every year we check millions … Continued
With so many factors to consider, there’s no right or wrong answer when deciding whether to buy a petrol or diesel car. Much will depend on your planned usage and whether the car meets your needs. Understanding how well a vehicle holds its value is an important factor for many car buyers, particularly in the … Continued
On 4 December an overhauled driving test was introduced across the UK – and it was met with strikes by examiners who reckoned the changes were not a step in the right direction. Compared with the previous test, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) which oversees the test introduced four key changes:
If you cast your mind back to when you were first learning to drive, you might have panicky memories of trying to frantically learn all the road signs to make sure you didn’t mess up on your test. If this sounds familiar, it’s also probably fair to say that as soon as you passed your … Continued
Car clocking is on the increase and scammers are exploiting loopholes in the law to scam unwitting car buyers. Being vigilant and doing a few simple checks can save you from the headache of buying a car that’s had its mileage falsified. Buying a clocked car can have both financial and safety implications so awareness is … Continued
Those of you concerned about upcoming taxes and surcharges on diesel cars may be considering the diesel scrappage scheme as an option. There are various scrappage schemes available with eligibility and savings differing from one manufacturer to another. Our table below highlights some popular car scrappage deals currently available for both petrol and diesel cars. … Continued
Car clocking is on the rise and it is estimated that clocking costs motorists £800 million a year! This video explains what car clocking is and how this can affect you. When buying a car it’s important to check for any indication of falsified mileage and getting a mileage check is a vital step before … Continued
Car clocking (falsifying a car’s mileage to inflate its value) is a growing problem that not everyone is aware of. Below we share some shocking facts on the topic and explain how buying a clocked car could affect you. Our free MOT History check will show you the mileage recorded at every MOT test, allowing … Continued
There are all sorts of things that dictate a car’s value, but one of the biggest is how many miles it’s done. Most used car buyers assume that once a car has notched up much more than 70,000 miles it’s going to start getting expensive to run, with major items such as the suspension, exhaust … Continued
There’s been a lot of talk about air pollution in the press lately and a lot of focus on the effect of petrol and diesel vehicles. Motorists who want to do their bit to improve air quality have probably thought about switching to an electric or hybrid car but are unsure of the differences between … Continued
Electric cars are quite a hot topic right now, particularly since the government announced its ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol only cars by 2040. For those who want to do their bit to improve air quality, switching to an electric car is a perfectly feasible option once you know your your … Continued
