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Wednesday 16 May 2012

HPI Reports Increase in Vehicle Mileages Being Altered

As the BBC puts the spotlight on the rising threat of car clocking*, HPI is warning used car buyers that the reality is far greater than reported. The Vehicle & Operator Services Agency** (VOSA) has revealed that 1 in 39 cars that undergo an MOT have had their mileage altered – or clocked – but data from vehicle information experts HPI reveal that the figure is actually closer to 1 in 17***. . Read the rest of this entry »

April 6th, 2011

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HPI warns used car buyers to beware of criminal tricks this April Fools Day

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. However unfortunately, not all tomfoolery is quite so harmless. With 1 in 3 vehicles checked with HPI having a hidden history, the vehicle information expert is using April Fools Day as a reminder to consumers that fraudsters will play more than just cheap tricks when selling a used car. Read the rest of this entry »

March 30th, 2011

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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. Read the rest of this entry »

February 16th, 2011

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HPI figures confirm used car buying habits over the past year

The economic downturn, coupled with greater awareness of greener motoring means used car buying trends are moving with the times. Read the rest of this entry »

February 11th, 2011

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HPI warns consumers to remember the risk of car ‘clocking’ when they turn back the clocks
Sunday 31st October 2010 marks the end of British Summer Time 2010 as we turn the clocks back an hour and brace ourselves for the coming winter months. However, when it comes to buying a used car, HPI is reminding car buyers to be on the look out for clock changes of a different kind! Read the rest of this entry »

October 29th, 2010

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