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HPI Safety Recall Check protects consumers against buying a car with a fault or default In recent months, nearly 4 million vehicles worldwide have been recalled, with both Nissan and Vauxhall recalling faulty models; in 2015, car manufacturers issued more recalls than ever before*. However, a new survey from vehicle history check provider, HPI, reveals … Continued
HPI urges used car buyers to protect themselves from losing the car and the money they paid for it hpicheck.com Nearly 15,000 stolen cars being offered for sale were uncovered by vehicle history check expert, HPI, in 2015. The latest figures from HPI reveal that East Anglia and London were the two regions where the … Continued
When you’re learning to drive it’s essential that you get as much time behind the wheel as you can. You need to pack in those driving hours so you can experience as many scenarios as possible, so you know how to deal with them when you’re driving solo. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) … Continued
Big price variations for used vehicles across the UK are revealed in a new study from automotive data experts, cap hpi. The study shows that buyers could save over £1,600 on an Audi A1 by purchasing the vehicle in Nottingham rather than London. Commenting on the results, Philip Nothard, retail specialist at cap hpi said: “Many … Continued
Father’s Day presents the perfect excuse to celebrate dads and thank them for all the worldly advice they have to offer, whether it’s wanted or not. However, when it comes to buying a first car, it would appear dads do really know best; 45% of people surveyed by vehicle history check expert, HPI, said they … Continued
cap hpi backs the RMI’s concerns that growing numbers of consumers are driving without an MoT cap hpi applauds the latest initiative by the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI), to address road safety concerns as a result of the DVLA’s introduction of a monthly direct debit to pay road tax. Whilst the move to … Continued
There was a time when we’d buy our cars on hire purchase or with a loan, over a series of years, and once it was paid for we would probably start the process all over again. But nowadays, thanks to the rise of the Personal Contract Plan (PCP), we don’t even wait until we’ve paid … Continued
Cars are incredibly complicated things made up of thousands of parts that all rely on each other. It takes just one of those components to be poorly designed or manufactured and everything can be thrown out of kilter. Yet somehow, most cars roll out of the factory and give years of use without the need … Continued
New cars come with more personalisation options than ever; no longer is an extensive options list the preserve of the luxury car buyer. Buy a city car or supermini and you can still easily spend thousand of pounds on extra equipment – the question is, how far should you go? It would be easy to … Continued
Your car’s registration document, or V5C, is a summary of its details and history along with its owners. It’s a print-out of what information is held on your car at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). The V5C is one of the most important documents when buying or selling a car, but it logs … Continued
Working in partnership with the SMMT to protect consumers against buying a car with a manufacturing fault or defect www.hpicheck.com/recall-check Vehicle history check expert, HPI, is helping used car buyers to make even safer purchase decisions with the launch of the HPI Recall Check. Now consumers can find out if a vehicle they are looking … Continued
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), as of January 2016 the average household debt stood at £11,800. This figure includes student loans but excludes mortgages, and it means a lot of us are in the red instead of the black. Despite so many of us owing so much money (the ONS also reckons … Continued
When you’re buying a used car there are all sorts of things that you need to take into account. Has it been crashed then poorly repaired? Is the suspension dangerously worn? Is the catalytic converter on its last legs? How much life is left in the battery? Even someone who has been buying and selling … Continued
Every year anywhere between six and eight million used cars change hands. At any one time there are hundreds of thousands of used cars for sale, so how do you make yours stand out from the rest? The key is to come up with an advert that lifts your car above all the others out … Continued
It’s a simple truth; drive a car without insurance and you’re breaking the law. Despite this, it’s reckoned there are more than 1 million uninsured drivers on our roads. They cost law-abiding motorists £400 million each year but only 150,000 or so are prosecuted annually. If you’re caught driving without insurance your car will be … Continued
Car buyers urged to take the property buyers approach to clinching a deal Despite a buyer’s best intentions, if a dream used car becomes available that ticks all the right boxes – except for the price tag – the budget can all too often get quickly forgotten. To stop the heart ruling the car buyer’s … Continued
There are all sorts of ways you can raise the funds to pay for a car, with some better than others. Here we’ll help you through the maze, but there’s one thing to remember above all else: it’s the final cost that matters. This will depend on: How much you borrow The monthly payments and … Continued
HPI warn drivers that money isn’t everything when buying a used car www.hpicarbuyersguide.co.uk Many used car buyers are tempted to buy from the place they feel is giving them the best financial deal, but the initial saving may end up costing a whole lot more down the line. HPI, provider of the HPI Check® is … Continued
