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Be careful of flood damaged cars when buying second hand

Be careful of flood damaged cars when buying second hand

Be careful of flood damaged cars when buying second hand

Water damaged cars are flooding the market.

By Dominik Wilde 22h ago

Confused by car jargon? Worry no more

Confused by car jargon? Worry no more

Confused by car jargon? Worry no more

HPI has put together a cheat sheet to help you understand confusing car terminology.

By Dominik Wilde 08 November 2019

Top 10 most 'clocked' vehicles in the UK revealed

Top 10 most 'clocked' vehicles in the UK revealed

The most stolen car colours have also been revealed.

By Dominik Wilde 23 September 2019

Six scams to watch out for next time you buy a used car

Six scams to watch out for next time you buy a used car

Six scams to watch out for next time you buy a used car

Falling for these could leave you significantly out of pocket.

By James Fossdyke 28 August 2019

Uninsured cars worth £672m saved from scrapheap in 10 years

Uninsured cars worth £672m saved from scrapheap in 10 years

Uninsured cars worth £672m saved from scrapheap in 10 years

Vehicles saved include a £302,000 Lamborghini Aventador.

By James Fossdyke 20 August 2019

Drivers warned to be wary of cloned vehicles

Drivers warned to be wary of cloned vehicles

Drivers warned to be wary of cloned vehicles

Leading vehicle data firm says cloning can be 'devastating' for those in the used car market.

By James Fossdyke 24 June 2019

How to easily check if your car has been recalled

How to easily check if your car has been recalled

How to easily check if your car has been recalled

HPI's car check service now has an additional recall checker.

By Dominik Wilde 03 June 2019

Third of Brits drive ill while on unsafe medication

Third of Brits drive ill while on unsafe medication

Third of Brits drive ill while on unsafe medication

Docs recommend checking the medical advice before driving.

By James Fossdyke 17 May 2019

Can't decide which EV to buy?

Can't decide which EV to buy?

Cap hpi has put together a list of five to look at.

By Dominik Wilde 08 May 2019

Smoking can reduce your car

Smoking can reduce your car's resale value by £2,000

Smoking can reduce your car's resale value by £2,000

HPI consumer director Fernando Garcia says some dealers won't touch smokers' cars.

By James Fossdyke 06 May 2019

One in five UK drivers get out of their cars to confront drivers

One in five UK drivers get out of their cars to confront drivers

One in five UK drivers get out of their cars to confront drivers

While only eight percent of drivers aren't angered on our roads.

By Dominik Wilde 02 May 2019

Volvo's new S60 available to lease for less than £300 per month

Volvo's new S60 available to lease for less than £300 per month

New executive saloon gets joint-best residual value in the class.

By James Fossdyke 17 April 2019

Record number of

Record number of 'clocked' cars fuels mileage fraud concerns

Record number of 'clocked' cars fuels mileage fraud concerns

One in every 14 cars has a "mileage discrepancy".

By James Fossdyke 02 April 2019

Glasgow drivers are the most potty mouthed according to new survey

Glasgow drivers are the most potty mouthed according to new survey

Glasgow drivers are the most potty mouthed according to new survey

Bristol and Birmingham were also high on the list.

By Dominik Wilde 02 April 2019

These used electric cars are increasing in value

These used electric cars are increasing in value

These used electric cars are increasing in value

Small EVs are increasingly popular.

By Dominik Wilde 27 March 2019

£10m worth of seized cars saved from crusher in February alone

£10m worth of seized cars saved from crusher in February alone

£10m worth of seized cars saved from crusher in February alone

Scheme sees uninsured drivers' cars returned to their rightful owners - the finance companies.

By James Fossdyke 22 March 2019

New Range Rover Evoque has class-leading residual values

New Range Rover Evoque has class-leading residual values

New Range Rover Evoque has class-leading residual values

The second-gen crossover is set to retain its value better than any of its rivals.

By Dominik Wilde 22 February 2019

Corporate / Financial

These SUVs are depreciating the least right now

These SUVs are depreciating the least right now

These SUVs are depreciating the least right now

Lexus, Toyota, and kia are leading the way.

By Dominik Wilde 16 January 2019

Don't get caught out by London's new congestion charges

Don't get caught out by London's new congestion charges

The new rules will come into force in April.

By Dominik Wilde 28 December 2018

Most women won't research a second hand car before buying

Most women won't research a second hand car before buying

Birmingham has done the most second-hand car checks outside of London, too.

By Dominik Wilde 05 December 2018

Here are the 5 best SUVs to buy this winter

Here are the 5 best SUVs to buy this winter

Here are the 5 best SUVs to buy this winter

Hpi takes us through the best SUVs to buy this winter.

By Dominik Wilde 08 November 2018

Electric cars are cheaper to run than traditional ones

Electric cars are cheaper to run than traditional ones

Electric cars are cheaper to run than traditional ones

You could save the planet while saving money.

By Dominik Wilde 18 October 2018

Celebrity / Entertainment

Classic James Bond cars on a budget

Classic James Bond cars on a budget

Classic James Bond cars on a budget

Ever wanted to be 007? Now you can.

By Dominik Wilde 28 September 2018

Exotic cars worth £540m saved from scrapheap in past decade

Exotic cars worth £540m saved from scrapheap in past decade

Exotic cars worth £540m saved from scrapheap in past decade

Special scheme saves uninsured cars from the crusher.

By James Fossdyke 27 September 2018

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