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Turning back the years will only end in tears

Turning back the years will only end in tears

“Clocking” – otherwise known as illegitimately adjusting a vehicle’s mileage - has been practiced by dodgy used car sellers for many years as a means to make extra money.

1 in 3 the real risk not number ‘13’ warns HPI

1 in 3 the real risk not number ‘13’ warns HPI

Whilst superstitious new car buyers may be cautious about the unlucky 13 series registration plate this March, spring remains a good time to go hunting for used car bargains, says vehicle information expert HPI.

Get the price right with new HPI Spec Check

Get the price right with new HPI Spec Check

Valuing new stock can be challenging, especially if a vehicle has a number of factory fitted options on it that could influence the price.

Motorists risk safety by ignoring basic winter car checks

Millions of motorists will risk their safety this winter as they take to the roads without undertaking essential car maintenance like checking their tyres or carrying basic items like de-icer.

Turning back time on clocking

Turning back time on clocking

The end of October marks the end of British Summer Time and, as we turn the clocks back, used vehicle history expert, HPI, reminds used car buyers to watch out for unscrupulous sellers turning the clocks back on their mileage readings.

HPI helps police smash £1 million used car cloning gang

Vehicle information expert, HPI, has played a key role in helping Greater Manchester Police (GMP) smash a highly organised criminal gang who stole vehicles to order and sold them on to unsuspecting buyers.

HPI’s National Mileage Register hits 150 million readings

HPI’s National Mileage Register hits 150 million readings

Used car information expert HPI is urging dealers to make mileage checks part of their day-to-day business practice as its National Mileage Register (NMR) reaches the 150 million readings milestone.

Clocked cars are a growing threat to used buyers

Clocked cars are a growing threat to used buyers

Consumers need to protect themselves from the risk of buying a clocked car, warns vehicle history expert HPI.

Don’t be caught out by ‘bill of sale’ loophole

Don’t be caught out by ‘bill of sale’ loophole

The UK’s leading vehicle history check company, HPI, is backing the BBC’s campaign to get used car buyers to protect themselves from buying a vehicle that is on outstanding finance.

Car buyers at risk from outstanding finance

Last night’s BBC The One Show put the spotlight on a very real risk to car buyers - unwittingly buying a used car that is on outstanding finance.

Need an HPI check asap? It’s in the palm of your hand

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.