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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 Aug 28, 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 Aug 20, 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 Jun 24, 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 Jun 03, 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 May 17, 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 May 08, 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 May 06, 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 May 02, 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 Apr 17, 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 Apr 02, 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 Apr 02, 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 Mar 27, 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 Mar 22, 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 Feb 22, 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 Jan 16, 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 Dec 28, 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 Dec 05, 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 Nov 08, 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 Oct 18, 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 Sep 28, 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 Sep 27, 2018

UK drivers crashing abroad on the rise

UK drivers crashing abroad on the rise

UK drivers crashing abroad on the rise

Are you properly prepared for driving abroad this summer?

By Sam Burnett Aug 16, 2018

£52 million worth of luxury cars saved from the scrapheap

£52 million worth of luxury cars saved from the scrapheap

£52 million worth of luxury cars saved from the scrapheap

HPI helped reunite seized cars with finance companies.

By Dominik Wilde Aug 10, 2018

Here Are The Top 10 Convertible Best Buys

Here Are The Top 10 Convertible Best Buys

Here Are The Top 10 Convertible Best Buys

Here are the cars that will lose you the least come resale time.

By Sam Burnett Jul 24, 2018

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