Emmerdale’s business savvy Nikhil got a nasty surprise, when village car mechanic and garage owner Debbie Dingle revealed that his latest car purchase is a ‘cut ‘n’ shut’. Nikhil spent £3,000 on a smart run-around, only to find that it is worthless and a potential death trap. HPI offers used car buyers advice on how to avoid buying a cut ‘n’ shut, to protect their safety as well as their wallet.


