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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
The future of diesel cars? Read the mainstream press and you could be forgiven for thinking that the future of diesel cars looks bleak. The problem is that some mainstream journalists don’t understand cars – the technology or the market – and as a result there’s a lot of misinformation around. Here we separate the … Continued
As consumer interest in the electric vehicle (EV) sector continues to grow, automotive data experts cap hpi has compiled a list of high profile celebrities who are leading the EV charge. Celebs who currently own/have owned EVs or hybrids: Hollywood actor George Clooney – one of the first owners of the Tango T600 Hollwood superstar … Continued
Commuters face confusion on how they could be affected by the introduction of clean air zones in Britain’s cities. To help motorists understand if they have to pay a levy, automotive data expert hpi has launched a free online tool to check the Euro emissions rating of a vehicle. A survey from the RAC found … Continued
Smoking in vehicles carrying children is a law which was enforced on 01 October 2015. The news gives reminder about smoking and our health, but any smokers needing another reason to quit should also be aware of the damage their habit can do to vehicle values.
OK, here’s your starter for 10: what was the first hybrid car to go on sale in the UK? It was the Toyota Prius, wasn’t it? Of course it was; this was the car that all around the world went on to become synonymous with hybrid technology. Except the Prius wasn’t the first hybrid to … Continued
Everyone has their own driving dreads, whether it’s something that affects them on the daily commute or just worries they have when driving in an unknown area. Being caught by speed cameras, stuck behind cyclists and confusing one-way systems are just some of them. These aspects make up some of Britain’s worst drives, but at … Continued
In April of this year the Government introduced a new set of guidelines for tackling speeding offences in England and Wales. This passed many people by, and of those who do know about the changes, many are confused by how the new system works. So here at hpi we’re going to spell it all out … Continued
