HPI Check - What info do i need?

sho_me_da_money

Hi guys,

Really dumb one here, what information do I need in order to do a HPI check? I was under the impression the registration may just suffice. Is there anything else required? If so, is the dealer likely to give me this info or do I have to go there and find out myself?

Last one - can police do free HPI checks? A few of my mates are in the old bill and I was hoping on saving a fair few quid


Cheers

karenx

The police would need a reason for doing it so no I would think they couldnt do it for you.
To do a HPI you need the reg and it will come up with the make model, last recorded mileage, how meny owners and if been in a crash or stolen etc

sho_me_da_money

So in order for me to do a HPI, i don't need any extra information other than the REG right?

I've been reading about VINs and am getting worried that I may need it.

Boozer

I did one recently and to get the full information you should supply the following:


VIN (chassis number)

To be supplied

V5 Registration Document serial number

To be supplied
V5 Registration Document issue date To be supplied

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harveybobbles

sho_me_da_money wrote: »

Hi guys,

Really dumb one here, what information do I need in order to do a HPI check? I was under the impression the registration may just suffice. Is there anything else required? If so, is the dealer likely to give me this info or do I have to go there and find out myself?

Last one - can police do free HPI checks? A few of my mates are in the old bill and I was hoping on saving a fair few quid


Cheers

And dont just give any old mileage as this spacks the system up a few years down the line if someone has entered/given a rough idea.

Kilty_2

You can use the VIN to compare it to the registered one as part of the check - if you're inspecting a car prior to buying it then it's not hard to get a hold of the VIN anyway (it's on the passenger side under the windscreen in most cars)