Ultimate 80s driving compilation

Remember mix tapes, Dallas and Rubik’s cubes? If you do, then make sure you take a trip down memory lane with HPI’s ultimate 80’s Drive Time Top Ten. The latest survey from vehicle information experts, HPI, reveals that Queen and Soft Cell top the UK’s favourite classic driving tracks of that time.

“The untimely passing of Michael Jackson and a revival of all things 80s, from fashion to television has got us reminiscing over the classic songs of this era. Our latest survey gives motorists a chance to indulge in a bit of nostalgia,” says Nicola Johnson, HPI’s Consumer Services Manager. “It seems that traffic jams could be behind the choice, with Queen’s “I want to break free” taking the number one spot in our top ten 80s driving tracks. Dance floor fillers “Tainted Love” by Soft Cell and Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” came in second and third respectively.

“Our survey shows that UK motorists love a bit of anthem rock when they’re behind the wheel, as “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor sneaks in at number four. Courting controversy at the time, Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s “Relax” is still popular with 80s kids, taking the number five spot. No 80s top ten would be complete without A-ha, U2 or the Police, who all feature in the chart with party favourite, “Come on Eileen” sneaking in at number 10.

“Today’s cars come complete with mp3 players and state of the art sound systems, making it even easier to sing along to our favourite tunes from whatever decade. However, buyers need to approach their next car purchase with care. Whether you are buying a classic car from the 80’s or a nearly new car with all the mod-cons it is all too easy to buy on looks or creature comforts without thinking of the car’s history. At HPI we have an unrivalled database of vehicle histories stretching as far back as the 1930's. So, whatever your next used car purchase is, an HPI Check can provide you with peace of mind when making that decision.”

Car buyers can check out the value of their next used car with HPI for only £1.50 by visiting hpicheck.com. A vehicle history check from HPI is available from just £19.99. With more vehicle information than anybody else, an HPI Check can give you an instant answer on whether the car you want to buy has been stolen, written-off, clocked, or has outstanding finance.

HPI’S Ultimate 80s Drive-Time Compilation

1 Queen “I Want to Break Free”
2 Soft Cell “Tainted Love”
3 Michael Jackson “Billie Jean”
4 Survivor “Eye of the Tiger”
5 Frankie Goes to Hollywood “Relax”
6 U2 “With or Without You”
7 A-Ha “Take on Me”
8 Ultravox “Vienna”
9 Police “Don’t Stand so Close to Me”
10 Dexy’s Midnight Runners “Come on Eileen”