Working in partnership with the SMMT to protect consumers against buying a car with a manufacturing fault or defect

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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 to purchase has been officially recalled by the manufacturer. The UK’s automotive industry boasts one of the highest recall and repair success rates across the world, exceeding 90% following a recall campaign; the launch of the HPI Recall Check supports this commitment, ensuring millions of vehicles remain safe.

Ian Rendle, Managing Director for cap hpi explains; “If a manufacturer spots a pattern of problems or potential problems, it will recall the cars affected to official dealers, so those faults can be fixed free of charge.  In some cases, recalled vehicles are being checked in case there’s a problem, not because there definitely is one. But, through no fault of the manufacturer, there are instances when a recall notice is missed, such as when a vehicle is transferred between owners. 

“Now, however, used car buyers can quickly and easily check whether their potential purchase has been recalled by the manufacturer, removing any risk of them driving a vehicle that could have a safety flaw.   Being armed with information that gives you the fullest possible picture on the car you are about to buy is vital in supporting a sound investment and avoiding future financial and emotional heartache.”

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, adds, “Recalls are evidence of the automotive industry’s dedication to ensuring millions of vehicles remain safe on our roads. The new HPI Recall Check, powered by SMMT’s industry-backed Vehicle Safety Recall Data, will give power to consumers and ensure that the UK’s vehicle recall process, already one of the most robust in the world, improves even further and the UK’s excellent vehicle safety record is maintained.”

For complete peace of mind consumers can buy the HPI Recall Check stand-alone online for £2.99 or add to the market leading vehicle provenance check, the HPI Check®. Crucially, the HPI Recall Check is the only check that provides recall information on a specific vehicle using the vehicle’s number plate.

The launch of the HPI Recall Check adds yet another layer to the car buyer’s most comprehensive vehicle history check, the HPI Check, further protecting buyers against making a costly mistake. The HPI Check confirms whether a vehicle is currently recorded as stolen with the police, has outstanding finance against it or has been written off.  It also includes as standard, a mileage check against the National Mileage Register, with over 200 million mileage readings.

Concludes Ian Rendle:  “We are helping to make an already successful recall process even more robust, by putting power in the hand of consumers to check for themselves if the car they are about to buy is everything it should be.”

For further information visit www.hpicheck.com/recall-check