HPI’s Guide to Test Driving a Car
When it comes to buying a new car, test driving is one of the most important aspects. Here are our top tips for when you are test driving a car.
How to Barter a Bargain
If you’re in the market for a new car, the way you ask certain questions can make a real difference when clinching a good deal. We’ve put together a simple guide on how to barter a bargain.
1 in 3 Cars has a Hidden History
January can bring used car bargains, but don’t be fooled by a low price and shiny paintwork. From our data we’ve found that 1 in 3 cars has a hidden history.
Car Safety: Tips on how to keep your car safe this winter
The Christmas period is a great time to visit different cities and explore the German markets. However as the festive season embarks on the ‘Good-will-to all-men’ mantra, we all still need to be aware of thieves. We’ve put together tips on how to keep your car safe this winter.
Car Clocking – BBC1′s The One Show Investigates
BBC’s ‘The One Show’ featured the growing epidemic that is car clocking. At HPI we continue to see odometer discrepancies on 1 in 20 of the reports we issue – that’s a 3% increase on 2013.
Car Jargon Explained
When it comes to buying a car it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the different jargon and slang sellers use. What exactly is a dipper or a gorilla? So to help you along the way we’ve put together a a clever car jargon buster!
Driving home this Christmas – tips on driving in the snow
As we have firmly entered the colder months, we’ve probably all started the morning ritual of de-icing our cars. When it comes to driving in conditions such as ice and snow, there are a few things that can ensure we minimise dangers:
Employee Car Horror Stories from HPI
At HPI, we’ve had a few of our own horror stories when it comes to dodgy cars. We take a look at the people behind the HPI Check and their past experiences in buying without a vehicle history check – before working for HPI.
10 Quick Car Checks to do When visiting the Seller
When it comes to checking out your dream car there are 10 quick car checks you can do that will help you from buying a dud. Check them out here:
Most Common Internet Car Scams and How to Avoid them
It’s always an exciting time buying a new car. However worryingly, fraudsters are coming up with more ways to target innocent buyers through internet scams. Find out from our experts the most common internet car scams:
Winter Car Maintenance: Don’t get caught out in the cold this winter
Winter is here and we are all starting to face the morning ritual of scraping, de-icing and warming-up the car. These winter changes are not only tough on us, but also on our vehicles.
Outstanding Finance: Sean James tells us his experience with repossessions
One of the most significant challenges associated with buying a used car is avoiding buying one that has outstanding finance against it. According to The Repo Man himself – Sean James, outstanding finance is the most common reason for car repossession.
Benefits of the HPI Check
If you’re thinking of changing your set of wheels, the HPI check is a valuable tool to help you make the right decision. It will tell you the history of a car, in particular if it has outstanding finance, is stolen, written off or has an inconsistent mileage.
10 Ways to Help Improve the Value of your Car
If you’re thinking of changing your car, you’re probably wondering what your current runaround is worth. It’s not an exact science as what you can expect to get for it will depend on whether you’re planning to trade it in with a local dealer or sell it privately yourself. More and more of us however … Continued
How does a little black box reduce your insurance?
Whilst scouring the web for insurance quotes, you’ve probably come across two little words – ‘black box’. But what exactly is this black box and why should you install it in your car? Black box insurance (also known as telematics) has been around since 2008 and can help driver’s reduce their insurance. In a report … Continued
A step by step guide to car auctions
Daytime TV has shown us the good deals on offer at auction houses and the bargains consumers can bag. Car auctions aren’t just for motor dealers; it’s a great place for private buyers to find their dream car at a reduced price. If you’ve never been to an auction don’t worry, we’ve put together a … Continued
Don't buy a Halloween Horror
With witching season upon us, we want to protect buyers from cars that may go bump in the night. Horror stories aren’t just for halloween, 1 in 3 cars checked by HPI uncovers a gory history. This shows that some sellers have more tricks than treats for unsuspecting buyers.
The Clocks go back: Car Clocking
The clocks may have recently turned back as we settle into Autumn, but we want to warn trusting used car buyers to beware of fraudsters turning back the clock on a vehicle’s mileage.