cheaper alternative to an hpi check

aimo

is there a cheaper alternative to an hpi check? looking to buy a used vehicle, and want to check that it hasn'e been a write off etc. thanks in advance.

pitkin2020

that text check one (can't remember the number) comes back with all that info. I think the proper HPI check though at £14.99 IIRC has a guarantee on that so if they get it wrong you can claim compo. Suppose it depends on the value of the car.

geordieracer

IPH check. every time

rev_henry

If the car is advertised on ebay you can do it through that for £8.99 a go, or 3 for £15 IIRC. The text one is ok, but crucially omits outstanding finance checks.

FLATLANDER_3

Do not use Experian. I have just made that mistake Their information is outdated and collected from limited sources. As far as I can tell the mileage is only recorded from DVLA when the V5 is changed and ONLY if the seller/ buyer volunteer it. In my experience you would be better going to a drunk in the street and asking them to randomly invent vehicle information. Oh and their guarantee is worthless too. Especially if their website fails as it has done for the last 4 days. They send you an email clearly saying the vehicle is clear but again in my experience I have found since the mileage is inaccurate and they said well not according to our information.
To check the mileage use the free direct.gov links and services for the MOT history

s_b

To check the mileage use the free direct.gov links and services for the MOT history

Very good advice

Strider590

Just remember that HPI won't catch out the vehicles that have been repaired outside of insurance, a practice becoming increasingly common thanks to insurance companies becoming even bigger rip off merchants in recent years.

silvercar

HPI wont catch cloned cars.

s_b

silvercar wrote: »

HPI wont catch cloned cars.

maybe not but a hpi will give a chassis number which an astute buyer would carefully check on the proposed purchase at the points the manufacturer puts these things ,the hpi will also give a first date of registration, so a look under say an ashtray will usually pull up a build date to confirm approximate date of build (remember most car manufacturers work to just in time principles these days) and of course an mot data check as said could show up advisories not done, that could confirm car is what it is or not
even window glass and tyres have dates

-===========look beyond the shine

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