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In 2014/15, local councils made £693m profit from parking fines across the UK. That’s not the turnover – it’s what was left after the costs had been paid of issuing the estimated 10 million or so tickets issued. Top of the league table was Westminster, which made over £46m profit on its own. With one … Continued
According to Auto Rental News, there are around 2.2 million cars available for hire in the US right now. That’s around the same number of new cars that are sold in the UK each year. The value of those rentals is $26 billion annually – and that’s just the US. Figures aren’t available for the … Continued
Interest rates have never been lower, but despite the affordability of borrowing money, some lenders still charge extortionate fees. They know that some consumers won’t put in the time and effort to look around, which is why they can get away with it. So while you can take out finance very cheaply to buy that … Continued
How often have you heard it said that something is worth only what somebody is prepared to pay for it? It’s an undeniable fact and it’s true of anything whether it’s a painting, a piece of jewellery or a car. What underpins the value of something is the balance of supply and demand; if there’s … Continued
The recent EU Referendum has got some drivers hot under the collar at the prospect of driving in Europe this summer, but it’s hard to see why. Some drivers are worried that somehow things are already changing for us, but nothing has changed as Britain is still a member of the EU. Besides, even when … Continued
Making a few simple vehicle checks before you buy that used car could save a lot of pain later… Cars are complex and usually worth a lot of money, so it’s easy to be daunted at the idea of buying one and being caught out big time. After all, the stakes are potentially very high. … Continued
When it comes to speed and style, slipping behind the wheel of a sports car is hard to beat. The latest analysis from cap hpi looks at the total cost of ownership (TCO) to reveal the 10 sports cars with the lowest motoring costs over the first 3 years. Once all the servicing, fuel and … Continued
In just a month or so the kids will be breaking up for the summer and all hell will break loose on the UK’s roads. The nation’s arteries will be clogged by cars loaded up with coolboxes and surfboards, while caravans and motorhomes will stretch into the distance as far as the eye can see. … Continued
HPI Safety Recall Check protects consumers against buying a car with a fault or default In recent months, nearly 4 million vehicles worldwide have been recalled, with both Nissan and Vauxhall recalling faulty models; in 2015, car manufacturers issued more recalls than ever before*. However, a new survey from vehicle history check provider, HPI, reveals … Continued
HPI urges used car buyers to protect themselves from losing the car and the money they paid for it hpicheck.com Nearly 15,000 stolen cars being offered for sale were uncovered by vehicle history check expert, HPI, in 2015. The latest figures from HPI reveal that East Anglia and London were the two regions where the … Continued
When you’re learning to drive it’s essential that you get as much time behind the wheel as you can. You need to pack in those driving hours so you can experience as many scenarios as possible, so you know how to deal with them when you’re driving solo. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) … Continued
Big price variations for used vehicles across the UK are revealed in a new study from automotive data experts, cap hpi. The study shows that buyers could save over £1,600 on an Audi A1 by purchasing the vehicle in Nottingham rather than London. Commenting on the results, Philip Nothard, retail specialist at cap hpi said: “Many … Continued
Father’s Day presents the perfect excuse to celebrate dads and thank them for all the worldly advice they have to offer, whether it’s wanted or not. However, when it comes to buying a first car, it would appear dads do really know best; 45% of people surveyed by vehicle history check expert, HPI, said they … Continued
cap hpi backs the RMI’s concerns that growing numbers of consumers are driving without an MoT cap hpi applauds the latest initiative by the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI), to address road safety concerns as a result of the DVLA’s introduction of a monthly direct debit to pay road tax. Whilst the move to … Continued
There was a time when we’d buy our cars on hire purchase or with a loan, over a series of years, and once it was paid for we would probably start the process all over again. But nowadays, thanks to the rise of the Personal Contract Plan (PCP), we don’t even wait until we’ve paid … Continued
Cars are incredibly complicated things made up of thousands of parts that all rely on each other. It takes just one of those components to be poorly designed or manufactured and everything can be thrown out of kilter. Yet somehow, most cars roll out of the factory and give years of use without the need … Continued
New cars come with more personalisation options than ever; no longer is an extensive options list the preserve of the luxury car buyer. Buy a city car or supermini and you can still easily spend thousand of pounds on extra equipment – the question is, how far should you go? It would be easy to … Continued
Your car’s registration document, or V5C, is a summary of its details and history along with its owners. It’s a print-out of what information is held on your car at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). The V5C is one of the most important documents when buying or selling a car, but it logs … Continued
