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Need an HPI check asap? It’s in the palm of your hand
Used car buyers keen to protect themselves from buying a written off, stolen, clocked or financed vehicle are eagerly reaping the benefits of the mobile enabled HPI Check.
Turning back time on clocking
This month marks the end of British Summer Time and, as we turn the clocks back, vehicle information expert, HPI, reminds used car buyers to watch out for unscrupulous sellers turning the clocks back on their mileage readings.
HPI offers used car buyers 30% off HPI Check
HPI is urging used car buyers to avoid getting spooked by dodgy used car sellers this Halloween. Protecting buyers from cars that may go bump in the night, the vehicle information expert is offering 30% off an HPI Check for the remainder of October.
Making mileage checks work
Vehicle information expert HPI is urging dealers to protect their reputation against the threat of clocking by doing everything they can to avoid the very real risk of unwittingly part exchanging a clocked car.
Beware the online car scams
Online buying has become increasingly popular in recent years, which means more used car buyers than ever are likely to be scouring the internet for their dream car.
Used car buying myths exposed
When it comes to buying a used car it can be confusing for consumers to determine between fact and fiction. HPI sheds some light on a few of the most common car buying myths, offering practical advice on how to deal with them.
Check a car bargain before you buy
In the run up to the AVCIS Car Crime Awareness Week (13th – 17th June), used vehicle information expert HPI is urging car buyers to remain vigilant at all times and highlights the potential dangers of buying a used vehicle.
Car VAT crime crackdown
Consultation on a new online system to stop criminals evading VAT on road vehicles they bring into the UK has been launched by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
The ‘legitimate’ clocker
In today’s modern consumer marketplace, most buyers would consider themselves savvy to the tricks con-merchants use to pull the wool over their eyes. However, even the most confident buyer is powerless against a practically untraceable, and perfectly legal, activity.
Mazda Digital Service Record stops the clocks turning back
With fresh evidence from HPI, the vehicle information experts, revealing that up to 1-in-17 cars undergoing an MOT have had their mileage altered – or ‘clocked’ – Mazda’s DSR system provides a valuable, independent and accurate reference mechanism through servicing records.
How to clock a clocked car
Following HPI’s recent announcement that one in 17 cars have been clocked in the UK, Netcars.com, the UK’s fastest growing car sales website, is offering motorists tips and advice on how to avoid being scammed.
Clocked nearly new cars a danger for dealers
As the BBC puts the spotlight on the rising threat of car clocking, HPI is warning dealers that the reality is far greater than reported.
Don’t be a fool this April
With April Fools Day just round the corner, most people will be looking out for salt in the sugar, whoopee cushions on their chair and other such pranks.
HPI reminds consumers to protect themselves
‘BBC 5 Live Investigates’ is set to report this Sunday (27th February) 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.
BBC’s Top Gear highlights dangers of used car buying
The latest episode of BBC Two’s Top Gear shone the spotlight on the pitfalls associated with used car buying. The team bought three BMW 325i convertibles and demonstrated how seemingly identical vehicles can have a very different past. HPI warns consumers to remain vigilant and protect themselves with an HPI Check.