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Used Car Buying Myths Exposed

HPI separates fact from fiction when it comes to used car buying.

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. Read the rest of this entry »

July 4th, 2011

All, Buying advice, Cloned vehicles, Insurance write-offs, Miscellaneous, Outstanding finance, Scam alerts, Stolen vehicles |

Check A Bargain Before You Buy

HPI supports Car Crime Awareness Week with a guide to used car buying risks

In the run up to the AVCIS Car Crime Awareness Week (13^th – 17^th 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. Read the rest of this entry »

June 9th, 2011

All, Buying advice, Cloned vehicles, Insurance write-offs, Miscellaneous, National Mileage Register, Outstanding finance, Scam alerts, Stolen vehicles |

Clock is ticking for cloners

HPI supports new look V5C, but urges buyers to remain vigilant

HPI is supporting the DVLA’s launch of the new-look V5C document and its ‘Buyer Beware’ initiative in the effort to fight car fraud. Read the rest of this entry »

August 17th, 2010

All, Buying advice, Cloned vehicles, Scam alerts |

Don’t be fooled by a clone

Consumers continue to fall foul of car criminals, warns HPI

Vehicle data expert HPI played a key role in helping Lancashire Police’s Stolen Vehicle Squad arrest a gang of vehicle thieves, operating in Preston. Together, the gang stole and cloned 16 vehicles valued at £153,000, using stolen V5 log books and then advertising them in Autotrader. The police were able to recover all the vehicles, although innocent members of the public were still conned out of £62,000. The gang could have been stopped in its tracks earlier if those buyers had conducted an HPI Check, which includes the HPI Guarantee of £30,000. Read the rest of this entry »

June 9th, 2010

All, Buying advice, Cloned vehicles |

OFT report reveals dangers for used car buyers

HPI urges consumers to be aware of the risks and protect themselves

With fresh headlines from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) hitting the news on used car buyers, leading vehicle information expert, HPI, is warning buyers to be vigilant when purchasing from a dealer or a member of the public. Buyers need to take the right steps to protect themselves from vehicles that could turn out to be a nightmare on wheels.

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March 18th, 2010

All, Buying advice, Cloned vehicles, Insurance write-offs, Miscellaneous, National Mileage Register, Outstanding finance |

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OFT report reveals dangers for used car buyers

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