HPI Check

Every one of our vehicles in stock  has undergone a HPI check to ensure that you are getting the car you deserve.

But, what is a HPI check? 

A HPI Check report is a fully comprehensive vehicle check, providing you with the information about the car you want to buy to protect you from scams and fraud.

HPI Check- Outstanding finance

Until a car is paid for, it’s usually owned by whoever has lent the money for its purchase. With most new cars bought on finance, you don’t want to buy a car that’s not yet paid for. 

HPI Check- Written off

If a vehicle is badly damaged and an insurance claim is made, it could be repaired or pronounced beyond saving economically. All write-offs are logged.

HPI Check- Stolen

If a car is stolen and its owner notifies the police, its registration details go on to the Police National Computer and is then flagged up on an HPI Check.

HPI Check- Vehicle identity

The DVLA records a car’s Vehicle Identity Number (VIN, or chassis number) along with its engine number, so that information is included in the HPI Check.

HPI Check- Previous owners

The DVLA holds records of all owners of any vehicle registered in Great Britain, and HPI can tap into this database.

HPI Check- Registration changes

The DVLA also records all registration plates including any transfers, so the HPI Check includes details of any registration changes throughout the lifetime of any vehicle.

HPI Check- Scrapped

If the DVLA has been told that a car has been scrapped, its status on the database has to be updated before it can be sold or returned to the road.

HPI Check- Exported

If the DVLA has been told that a car has been exported it can’t then be sold for use on UK roads, unless its status on the database is updated. If a vehicle is on the database as exported but is still in the UK, something is definitely not right.

HPI Check- Imported

Cars sold new overseas could cost more to insure or not be approved for UK use. Sourcing parts can also be tricky which is why we flag up if the car was originally sold outside the UK.

HPI Check- Colour

The DVLA has to be told about any colour changes, so if that potential purchase is logged as a different hue from what you see, something isn’t right. If the car’s colour has been legitimately altered, your HPI Check will say so.