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Shady past?
Buyer Beware - where's your next car been before you?
If you are buying from a private individual there are some things you must do to stay safe and protect your interests.
An HPI check will enable you to make sue that your car has not:
- Been stolen – 1 in 300 cars sold privately, are registered as stolen vehicles.
- Every day 30 stolen cars are sold to unsuspecting customers, who ultimately have to hand them back to their rightful owners so they end up out of pocket and with no car.
- Been involved in any major accidents – many have been written off at sometime in their past but have been cleverly repaired with filler and paint. Get in an accident in one of these cars and they can disintegrate on impact.
- Any outstanding finance – 24% of cars sold privately have outstanding finance – you don't want to be left paying twice for that bargain buy.
- Many used cars have had their mileage reset – so you don't know the extent of their use and can end up with a car that might need a new engine soon after you drive it away.
Handy Hint
Whatever you do, don't purchase a car online that has an unknown/unrecorded past. Reports claim that 1 in every 3 used cars has a story to tell – one the owner doesn't want you to know.
You've checked the past – now find out how to check if your next car is safe.
Stay in control – do your research and follow everything in this guide to buy a reliable car that's safe to drive and good value for money.
A full HPI check, which usually costs £19.99. Some online sites, like carsite, provide this upfront, free with each listing.
Don't risk lives or loss of hard earned money:
Make sure you have a full service history for the car
A third of used cars have tainted histories.
Statement from HPI
